Friday, October 23, 2015

Post date: Oct 23, 2015 9:4:6 PM

6th Period:

- Today in class, we finished our discussion of primary and secondary sources. We finished discussing what type of source documents 8 and 10 were. Students completed an individual primary or secondary sources worksheet. If you were absent, you will need to see me to make this up.

- Next, we discussed the components of a thesis. Students received examples of thesis statements, and had to identify the three components in each example.

- Please see attached PowerPoint and Note Taking Guide that goes along with the Thesis, Evidence, and Analysis PowerPoint.

7th & 9th Period:

- Today in class, we reviewed the key components of a thesis (topic, claim, direction). In addition we discussed and looked at examples of how thesis statements should be specific, arguable, and picking a side. Students ended class by editing a thesis statement about relocating to Mars to make it EXCELLENT.

- Please see attached PowerPoint and Note Taking Guide that goes along with the Thesis, Evidence, and Analysis PowerPoint.

Homework: None