Today we focused on gathering information about our chosen topics and then, based on the information, crafting a thesis or claim to argue or prove within the essay. The articles we read are listed on the one page handout I gave you. If you were absent, read them, and take a set of two-column notes. On one side, list facts from the reading that support the initiative, and on the other side, list facts that counter the initiative. You should have a minimum of five facts for each side of the issue. If you want to gather more than that, you can.
We took a quiz on Canvas on poetic format, so if you weren't in class today, please go to Canvas and take the quiz. We also read a Billy Collins poem, "The Lanyard," which can be found here: http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/index.php?date=2008/01/26
Your homework is to read for 20 minutes, take the quiz if need be, gather more research on your topic if you wish, and revise your first two free verse poems so that they have correct poetic format. These are due on paper on Wednesday, and the rubric can be found on yesterday's post.
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