ME - Due Thursday, February 28 - First Paragraph

Write the first paragraph of a persuasive essay on your choice of topics.  Remember that the hook should be first, then the background information or transitional sentences, and finally the thesis statement.

Hook: Use a story illustrating your point of view or your counter point.  Be sure to use lots of concrete details.

Background information/Transitional sentences: This should be a few sentences that connect your hook to your thesis statement.  These sentences make a smooth transition and give a reason and justification for you to make your argument.

Thesis statement: Please put this in the standard (and yes, very plastic) format. 
1. Even though/Although/Despite the fact that/In spite of the fact that......
2. State your opinion very clearly and concisely as though the reader does not know your prompt.
3. Give your three very clear, neatly stated reasons without any elaboration.

The thesis statement should be stated in one sentence.

Have fun!  (hee hee)

7th - The Hiding Place Reading Schedule

THE HIDING PLACE

Reading Assignment Sheet

Name:_______________________________   Period:______          Score:__________ 

Date Assigned	Chapters to Read	Date Due & Quiz	Completion Date
February 19th	1	February 21st
February 21st	2-3	February 26th
February 26th	4	February 28th
February 28th	5-6	March 5th
March 5th	7	March 7th
March 7th	8-9	March 12th
March 12th	10	March 14th
March 14th	11-12	March 19th
March 19th	13	March 21st
March 21st	14-15	March 26th
March 26th	Simulation		-----
March 27th	Reflection on Simulation		-----
March 28th		Final Test	-----