Hello grade 10's
This past week has been difficult and probably a little confusing when it comes to creating good thesis statements and introductory paragraphs. You will be good at them by the time grade 10 is over to prepare you for grade 11. Please don't be discouraged.
Homework for Monday.
Create an outline for your social studies essay. Make sure to include 1-2 causes, at least 4 effects (2 positive and 2 negative) Under each effect, have 2-3 notes to support the effect. Bring your outline to class on Monday for an easy completion mark.
On Monday we are going to work on your thesis. We will also look at how to organize your essay.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 28, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
October 25th
Do a Funnel Brainstorm for the following two questions.
1. Technology in the classrooms have slowly been introduced and used throughout many school systems. Some feel that it is a burden and others feel it is a benefit. Support your stance on technology in the classroom.
2. There is a large gap in income with respect to wages earned. The middle class is becoming smaller which means the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The government is proposing to pay everyone the same wage and balance the work load for everyone. Take a stance on this decision the government may make.
1. Technology in the classrooms have slowly been introduced and used throughout many school systems. Some feel that it is a burden and others feel it is a benefit. Support your stance on technology in the classroom.
2. There is a large gap in income with respect to wages earned. The middle class is becoming smaller which means the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The government is proposing to pay everyone the same wage and balance the work load for everyone. Take a stance on this decision the government may make.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
October 20th
Due Monday
Complete the LEAD worksheet. On the back of the worksheet, create 2 new introduction paragraphs by following the prompts.
Introduction paragraph #1
As society progresses there seems to be more and more emphasis on when children should start school. Some mothers feel they want their children to be at home longer to gain more love and build a better bond with family. Other mothers feel the earlier children start school the better they will be at socializing. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Introduction #2
Teenagers brains are far more developed than teenagers from 20 years ago. There is some debate on whether they should even attend school or not. Some believe they are better off staying at home and school themselves. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Note: Follow the rules of do's and don'ts of writing a thesis statement. Also, include all the elements of a good introduction (Lead, Bridge, Thesis).
Complete the LEAD worksheet. On the back of the worksheet, create 2 new introduction paragraphs by following the prompts.
Introduction paragraph #1
As society progresses there seems to be more and more emphasis on when children should start school. Some mothers feel they want their children to be at home longer to gain more love and build a better bond with family. Other mothers feel the earlier children start school the better they will be at socializing. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Introduction #2
Teenagers brains are far more developed than teenagers from 20 years ago. There is some debate on whether they should even attend school or not. Some believe they are better off staying at home and school themselves. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Note: Follow the rules of do's and don'ts of writing a thesis statement. Also, include all the elements of a good introduction (Lead, Bridge, Thesis).
Monday, October 17, 2016
Week 8 October 17th
For tomorrow, write a thesis statement based on the question (hand out) I gave you in class today.
Due Thursday - Your first writing journal ( make sure you have an introduction and a conclusion ) The focus is - Thesis -
Due Thursday - Your first writing journal ( make sure you have an introduction and a conclusion ) The focus is - Thesis -
Thursday, October 13, 2016
October 13th
For this weekend!
For each thesis statement on the handout given to you today, state if it is too broad or too narrow. If it is too broad or narrow make it better by correcting the thesis statment. Monday, you should have 10 thesis statments completed.
Monday - Quiz - on thesis statements.
For each thesis statement on the handout given to you today, state if it is too broad or too narrow. If it is too broad or narrow make it better by correcting the thesis statment. Monday, you should have 10 thesis statments completed.
Monday - Quiz - on thesis statements.
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