Target: to work on stating a thesis AND making a concession and a rebuttal.
1. Read your intro paragraph out loud to yourself. This is called "subvocalizing." Edit or revise if you see something that needs fixing.
REVISE directive: Add a short sentence next to a longer one.
2. Read your intro paragraph out loud to your group. Listen for THE THESIS. Where does it appear in the paragraph? How does the writing begin?
3. Repeat the process with your CONCESSION paragraph. (subvocalize/ read aloud)
This time, try to identify what points they are conceding and if they offer a rebuttal or not.
REVISE directive: Add a conjunctive adverb to this paragraph.
Star the top of the most effective papers in your group so far.
TURN THEM IN.
HOMEWORK: Work on a "pro" paragraph tonight: Suggest one reason for the change you are suggesting, and then offer evidence in the form of example, analogy, statistic/fact, story that should persuade your audience to change.
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