To discuss and model developing an argument about language
issues via language analysis.
Assignment:
Read PHG material on MLA documentation.
Draft of the Arguing Essay.
Be sure to have students bring all their sources to the next
class in order to practice documenting them.
Setup Needs:
Suggestions:
Start with an appropriate Daily writing exercise:
Insert your own Daily here.
Design an activity for today which models good development
in an Arguing Essay and highlights language analysis. For instance,
you might have the class break into small groups and analyze a
sample for its development, and then bring the groups together
to draw some conclusions about how to develop their own essays.
Use any remaining time, as before, to have students practice
developing their own ideas in class.