The first draft of the 6 paragraph persuasive essay is due on Thursday.  Students should pick a serious social or political issue, such as education or health care 
There will be a vocabulary make up quiz offered on Thursday for those who failed the quiz on Monday.
4th Period:  Students in this class should complete the assignments listed above, in addition to reading at least 10 pages in The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and writing a brief summary about what they have read.
Persuasive Essay Format
I.      Introduction
II.    1st supporting argument
III.  2nd supporting argument
IV.   3rd supporting argument
V.     Address the opposing viewpoint and explain why it is invalid
VI.   Conclusion (a call to action)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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