Today, we began class with a whole-group lesson on building an effective counterargument. Then, the class was given time in the writing lab to collaborate with their debate groups to workshop their Into the Wild Debate Assignment. Please see the specific debate topics, listed below.
Reminders:
- Thoreau’s idea of essential living is both impossible and dangerous, in today’s society.
- Some offenses are unforgivable, even for family members.
- A person cannot find success in today’s society without money.
- Extreme isolation causes one to lose touch with reality.
Reminders:
- Research paper argument draft due in class MONDAY 10/28 (deadline extended)
- Vocabulary units 4-6 exercises and Master Test due Friday 10/25 by 11:59 PM
- Research paper argument due to turnitin.com TUESDAY 10/28 by 11:59 PM (deadline extended)