Find here notes on what is done day to day in our class as well as notes on which handouts you will need if you are absent. Also noted are homework assignments! (You'll never need this excuse.) 1/28 and 1/29 Research speech topic. Come to class with at least two ideas. 1/26 and 1/27 Benchmark If absent, make sure you come in to make it up. Homework: Come to class with at least two ideas for topics for your speech; write a draft of your thesis (position on the issue, what you want to argue). 1/22 and 1/25 Review and Create Counter-arguments to "In Praise of the F Word." Essay: InPraiseoftheFWord.pdf Handout: In-Praise-of-the-F-Word-counter-argument.doc Homework: Create a simile for one of the following words: argument, counter-argument, thesis, evidence, or concession. Example: a thesis is like a title of a story because it tells you what the essay will be about. 1/19 - 1/22 Identify thesis, argument, and evidence. Handout: "Argument/counter-argument" 1/5 and 1/6 Welcome back! Remember to bring your persuasion plan and a book to class.