Tuesday/Wednesday 5/3/16-5/4/16

Agenda: 
-warm up
-finish Beyond Our Differences
   discuss
-introduce writing prompt
-review thesis writing 
-group thesis practice 
-write

PERIOD ONE
Period Three
Period Five
Period Six  

Do the commonalities among humanity's religious and spiritual traditions outweigh their differences?

• In your response address at least three religions covered in class.
• A thesis statement articulating your perspective.
• Each response should be at least THREE paragraphs and utilize evidence from the religion presentations.
• Only use third person (no: I, you, we, our).
  Write using two chunk paragraphs 
  

  Introduction  

  Concrete Detail (fact) 

  Commentary 

  Concrete Detail 

  Commentary 

  Concluding sentence  
• This is your chance to impress me with the writing skills that you have gained this year.

Thesis formula:

•Although [counterclaim], [claim], because of [Evidence A, B, and C].

•Objective: SWBAT write a thesis statement and supporting paragraphs

•Warm up: What is one similarity between two different religions we discussed?

•Homework: Map quiz on 5/10 (1/3/5) 5/11 (6) . Current Events due 5/26 (1/3/5) o 5/27 (6th period).