Think-tankers: Let's check in today!
Modified due dates:
Critique Part 2 on Wednesday, November 9
Critique Part 3 on Monday, November 14
Parts 1-3 due November 16
Starter: Please write your thesis statement down on the mini-whiteboard
Mini-lesson: Making claims
Revise your thesis statement based on these criteria!
Good claims…
- are debatable
- are specific and focused
- avoid stating the obvious
- are clearly and eloquently stated
- avoid the first person (AVOID “I think, I believe, My opinion is, etc.”)
- can be supported with sufficient evidence
Please get out your project plan (show me!) and use it to compose your draft.