March 3, 2016 - Thursday

Class Work

1. Write your name and your topic on a post-it and post in the pro or con section of the board.
2. Meet in assigned like-groups to discuss what evidence you found to support your point of view. Share sources.
3. Meet with the opposition to explain your point of view. LISTEN to each other then respond.

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4. Learn how to write effective introductions.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/intros.htm
http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/style_purpose_strategy/intro_conclusions.html
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/introductions/

Visual examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl3O6DMsJgI

Homework:
Select a strategy for writing your introduction and write! Post the introduction in CANVAS. This does not mean that you can't change the introduction once you have finished.

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Let's begin "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury. How real is too real in video games?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erkL_IqlupE

Homework:
Finish "The Veldt". Write a one-page response to the following:

Video games are/are not dangerous. Pick a side. Support your thoughts with evidence from the video and from life experiences.