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List 10 characteristics that you dislike
in other people – things that would convince you that they will NEVER be your
friend or things that would make them horrible to work with.
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Next, list 10 characteristics that you like
in other people
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(Alone or with a partner), read a copy of the article
on the center table.
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When finished, answer these questions:
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1. Write up both a conclusion and 3 premises.
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Have your information come right out of the
article.
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2. Now, to argue against their conclusion, write
up the opposing argument by writing an opposing conclusion and opposing
premises.
Doubting Bully intro:
- Introduce “Doubting Bully” concept for writing where we will PROVE our assertions on a fictional person named Pinky
- Pinky is…____________. (Choose from list of the horrible characteristics)
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This is our CONCLUSION.
- Imagine someone right
there arguing, “No, Pinky is NOT a liar.”
- With words, prove to this bully that Pinky is a liar by telling the story about something you saw Pinky do one time that proves that Pinky is a liar.
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Your goal is to silence him with words. (share
with class)
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Watch youtube video: “Writers Argue”
ENGLISH homework:
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