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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.

Bell Work: Gerund Phrases
‍[|Gerund Phrase Worksheet]

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//.

Independent Reading
Work on independent reading and journaling. You need 9-10 journal entries by tomorrow! Remember to vary your LOT #s. You should be going for 2 of each LOT #. Look at a few samples together.

‍ Homework
Plan your argument for your essay on //The Tao of Pooh.// Journal check tomorrow for independent reading! You need 9-10 entries.