Tuesday, Feb. 5 -- English 101

During class:

• More on response writing.  See Sample Response Essay #1
• Thesis statements.  See Thesis, Opinion, or Fact handout.
• Topic sentences
• Transitional words & phrases
• Parallel structure\Repeating key words and phrases
• Strategies for paragraph development (types of arguments, MEAL)

Assignment for Wednesday, Feb. 6:

1.  Continue writing your Response Essay draft.  (2 pages minimum by the start of class).

1.  Read Chapter 3 in the handbook “Using a Thesis to Shape Your Material” pages 29-36 
2.  Read Chapter 5 “Writing Paragraphs” pages 64-73 in the handbook. 

Parking Lot:

• side shadow the responses you brought with you, looking specifically at evidence