Thursday, February 11, 2016

Agenda for 2/12

1. Last Night on the News

2. Globalization Article - read article

3. Globalization Paragraph

  • Using the slide show and article write a paragraph where you explain your opinion about whether globalization has been a good thing for the world.
  • Make sure you take a clear side.
  • Provide a clear definition of globalization
  • Provide at least three specific reasons/examples to support your opinion from the slideshow, and at least two reasons/examples from the article.
  • You must write about at least two convincing arguments for the opposite side (one from slideshow, one from article)
  • Your paragraph should start with a thesis statement:
    • Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion).
4. Paragraph Structure

A. Thesis/Topic sentence
  • "Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion)."
B. Counter-argument
  • explain what you agree with from the opposite side (Counter argument)
C. Transition to main argument

D. Main argument
  • explain the reasons and examples that support your main argument
E. Summation
  • Summarize/restate your main point
5. Work on and submit second draft of paragraph

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