February 18 – February 19

SWBAT correctly write a thesis statement using the three main characteristics: Topic, Stance,
Reason

Great Gatsby – Chapters 1-3
SAT WOD

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Definition:
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
Synonyms:
Showy
Flamboyant
Gaudy
Ornate
Over-elaborate
Brash
Pronunciation: [awe-stent-A-shus]
Part of Speech: adjective
I PITY THE
FOOL!

Let’s Discuss your Research Paper
• Step 1: Thesis Statement
– This will need to be posted online on the class forum.
– You have until Sunday, Feb 21 at midnight
– Late forum posts will NOT be accepted!
– If you do not have access to a computer, you either will need to use a computer during lunch to post your forum.

What are you writing about?
• Drinking age
• Gay Marriage
• Gun Laws
• Legalization of
Marijuana
• Death Penalty
• Immigration Laws
• School Uniforms
• Animal Testing
• Abortion
• Standardized Testing
• Euthanasia
• Felon Voting
• Drug use in sports
• Churches and Taxes
• Vaccines

How to Write a Thesis Statement:
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MAGIC THESIS STATEMENT

• Choose your topic
• Create a thesis statement suitable to your topic
• Post thesis statement on Class Forum
– Due Sunday, Feb 21, 2016 (30pts).
• You must critically respond to TWO of your peers posts (20pts).
– Due Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016
Forum posts will be NOT be accepted after Sunday, February 21

In the Meantime…
• Next class, you have a test…
– The Great Gatsby – Chap 1-3
– SAT WODs
• (Jaded – Ostentatious)

For the remainder of class:
Two Rotations:
– Rotation 1: Thesis Statement
Work on your thesis statement. AGAIN, this must be posted on the CLASS FORUM by Sunday at 8pm. Class
Forum posts are 15% of your final grade, and you MAY only have 1-2 this quarter. DO NOT BLOW THIS OFF!
– Rotation 2: Study Guide
Create a Study Guide. Things to consider: Vocabulary,
Quotes, Context. You may use ONE SIDE OF ONE SHEET
OF PAPER (This will be checked!), and YES, you may use your cheat sheet on the test IF YOU ARE HERE! IF YOU
ARE ABSENT, YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST FROM
MEMORY. NO CHEAT SHEETS WILL BE ALLOWED.