Journal

When you are completing an assignment, do you prefer to work

alone or with other people?

Writing Directions- Write the following in your “Writing Notes” section of spiral

1. Read the following quotation:A famous businessman once said, “ Players win games; teams win championships.”

2. Think carefully about the following statement:Sometimes you can accomplish good things by yourself but better things as a group.

3. Write an essay explaining whether it is better to work by yourself or with a group.

1.Reason #2

a. Supporting Evidenceb. Supporting Evidencec. Supporting Evidence

1. Reason #3 -

2. Supporting Evidence3. Supporting Evidence4. Supporting Evidence

1. Restate Thesis In a Different Way -2. Summarize your 3 reasons (Restate

your 3 reasons in a different way)

(Introduction/Exposition)1. Interesting Question or Statement

2. Thesis/Main Point3. State your 3 Reasons

1

2 3

Four Square (copy in Spiral)

4 5

First, Next,

Then,

Finally,

1. Reason #1

a. Supporting Evidenceb. Supporting Evidencec. Supporting Evidence

1.Reason #2 - Group members have different strengths

2. Supporting Evidence3. Supporting Evidence4. Supporting Evidence

1. Reason #3 -

2. Supporting Evidence3. Supporting Evidence4. Supporting Evidence

1. Restate Thesis In a Different Way - Working with a group will help to

accomplish bigger goals.2. Summarize your 3 reasons (Restate

your 3 reasons in a different way)

(Introduction/Exposition) 11. Q or S - When was the last time you saw one

player lead a team to a championship? 2. Thesis/Main Point – I believe working with a

group is better than working by yourself3. State your 3 Reasons: help, strengths, faster

2 3

FOUR SQUARE WRITING EXAMPLE

4 5

First, Next,

Then,

Finally,

1. Reason #1 – You have more help when you work with a group2. Supporting Evidence or Example – Workload can be divided 3. A group member can fill in for another when needed4. It will take less time to accomplish a goal

Homework-

Complete 4 Square