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- Greg Malivuk
- http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk
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- Homework: Read p. 173 and 174
- Remember: “finally” introduces the last supporting detail or reason, it is NOT a conclusion signal
- If we don’t know 100% whether a source is correct, it’s important to identify the source with something like “according to”.
- If I just write, “Gregory’s mother never wrote to him or sent him birthday cards,” I’m telling you that I am absolutely sure about this statement.
- We don’t need “according to” for generally known facts: “Earth is round.”
- It’s incorrect to say “according to me”. If it’s your opinion, then use an opinion signal. If you’re telling us a fact you believe, just say the statement.
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- Remember from Friday: just because someone says “in my opinion”, it doesn’t mean it’s an opinion.
- “In my opinion, water freezes at 10C.”
- (I’m wrong about 2 things: It’s not an opinion, and water doesn’t freeze at 10 degrees.)
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- controversy = a disagreement between groups of people who each talk about their opinion
- controversial = adjective from “controversy”
- “Controversial” questions:
- - Should violent video games be allowed?
- - Should it be legal to buy guns?
- - Should it be legal to buy drugs? (or specific drugs such as marijuana)
- - Is milk healthy? Should we recommend that people drink milk?
- - Were humans created by aliens?
- - Should same-sex marriage be legal?
- - Should abortion be legal?
- - What should the age of consent be? (This is the age at which you can legally consent to sex.)
- - Should cell phones be allowed in classrooms?
- - Should people be allowed to use cell phones while driving?
- - Should students be allowed to eat in classrooms?
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- Choose a controversial topic from the list or your own ideas, and write an outline with 3-4 reasons to support your view on this topic.
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- Homework: finish your outline if you didn’t in class.
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