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Standards 9-10.WS.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claim(s) and create an organization that establishes clear relationship among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

**1.** Write the model sentence. Underline the gerund phrase.
MODEL: After making ten paper birds, Sadako lined them up on the table beside the golden crane.

**2.** Combine the list of sentences to imitate the model.
A. This happened before taking the nasty medicine. B. Before he took it, James put it down. C. He put it on the sink. D. He put it down near the toothpaste tube.

Check Understanding of //The Tao of Pooh//
Answer the study questions using the book.

Organizing an Argument
Let's look at some possible outlines. (You were given these for your Julius Caesar essay.) What would work best for our prompt? Here are some possible graphic organizers you could use! Use the graphic organizer to begin planning your essay on //The Tao of Pooh//. If you don't finish today, you can finish this tomorrow before working on independent reading/journaling.

Homework

 * Journal check for independent reading on Friday! You should have 9-10! They will ALL be due next Thursday!
 * Finish the study questions!
 * Bring your journal and independent reading book tomorrow!