Friday, November 2, 2012

English 10--Friday, November 2

Objective: Continue Practicing Thesis Statements

1- Read the first 15 minutes
2- In class Intro Prompt--Choose one of the following prompts and write an introduction paragraph--This is being graded so it must be made up.


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Should Teachers assign homework over winter break?
Some people believe there are benefits to breaks from school.  Many parents agree that students need a real break from schoolwork over their winter break.  Teachers argue that students will fall behind in their work if they don’t study during winter break. Should teachers be allowed to assign work over winter break or not?

Should schools ban junk food and soft drink vending machines on school property?
Because of the recent discussion about Americans struggling with obesity, many schools are coming up with ways to help promote good health among their students. Your school is considering getting rid of all vending machines that sell junk food and soda. Should they do this or not?

4-  Next, we reviewed the difference between open and closed thesis statements.  We completed the following assignment:


This assignment will be graded for points. Make up if you were absent.

Homework: None
If Absent--write the intro paragraph and complete the "Open/Closed Thesis Statement Assignment"

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