Warm Up

1.  Which sentence uses parallelism? a. He wanted three things out of college: to

learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.b. He wanted three things out of college: to

learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.

2.  Which sentence uses parallel structure? a. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.b. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

Warm UpDirections: Make #1-4 parallel. Find the parallelism in

#5.1. Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle. 2. Students spend their time going to classes,

studying, working, and they wish they had time for a social life.

3. On Monday, Wednesday, or on Friday you will have a test.

4. It is a time not for words but action.5. Now I’m falling asleep

And she’s calling a cabWhile he’s having a smokeAnd she’s taking a dragNow they’re going to bed

Highlighting TimeParagraph 1: Introduction

-Attention Getter (ORANGE)-Background Information -Thesis (YELLOW)

Paragraph 2-4: Body Paragraphs-Topic Sentence-Introduce Reason-Reason (YELLOW)-Analyze Reason (GREEN)-Transition (PINK)

Paragraph 5: Conclusion-Restate Thesis (YELLOW)/Summarize Body

Paragraphs-Appeal to Reader/Relate to Life (BLUE)

Should Parents Read Teen’s Texts?

What is the topic about?

What is your opinion/views on the topic?

Should Parents Read Teen’s Texts?

ProsPros ConsCons

Should Parents Read Teen’s Texts?

Put your reasons in order of importance! Mark them on your rough draft.

Reason 1 (Strong)

Reason 2 (Weak)

Reason 3 (Medium)

Should Parents Read Teen’s Texts?

Write your thesis statement (topic + reasons):

Parents should read their child’s text messages because…

Parents should not read their child’s text messages because…

Attention GetterAsk a Rhetorical Question

Should parents have the right to invade…If parents are the ones responsible for the care and well being of their child…

Use ImageryImagine someone reading your inner most thoughts and feelings without your permission. Spying on every word that you say…

Use GeneralizationsTeenagers are already limited in their privacy as it is…

AnnouncementTeens beware, parents…

Try to use more than one, if you can!

Background InformationShould answer some and/or all of these

questions about text messaging in general and the rights of parents and/or teens:

WHAT is text messaging?

WHEN can you text?

WHERE can you text?

WHY do you text (i.e. instead of talk, email, etc.)?

HOW do you text?

WHO do you text?

Should Parents Read Teen’s Texts?

• Read aloud your introduction to your partner and correct any errors that you find as you read.

• Switch papers and correct your partners introduction for spelling, grammar, or word choice errors.

• Give them one content suggestion to help them improve their introduction, especially to help it flow.

Body Paragraph(s)—3 Topic Sentence

-Topic + reasonReason

-Explain/define the reasonExample

-State topic and how it ties in with the thesis—give an example or examples!

Analyze Quote/Example/Reason-Why is this example important to monitor or not to monitor? How does it affect teens and/or parents?

Transition-Summarize your reason and lead into your next reason

TransitionsTransition

-Summarize your current reason-Lead into your next reason

Not only should parents monitor their teens text messages for inappropriate messages, but they should also check to see if their child is engaging in inappropriate behaviors.

Transition Words• Comparing

-also, another, like, moreover, too, and just as, likewise, similarly

• Contrasting-although, however, instead, on the other hand, yet, but, in spite of, nevertheless, still

• Cause/Effect Relationship-as a result, because, consequently, for, for this reason, since, so, so that, therefore

• Order of Importance-first, last, mainly, more important, to begin with

Body ParagraphParents should read their teens text messages in order to see if

their teen is receiving and/or sending inappropriate messages. In today’s society, teens communicate mainly through texting and that communication can include inappropriate messages such as sexting, picture messaging, and video messaging. For instance, it could be late at night and two teens are texting back and forth, when one teen asks for an inappropriate picture. Unable to say no and not understanding the repercussions, the teen sends a nude picture. While this picture may be harmless in the beginning, the situation can quickly spiral out of control. That picture has the ability to be forwarded to any number of people and can be uploaded on any site, including Instagram and Facebook. This picture is now all around school and for everyone to see on the internet. The insults and gossip begin and this teen has just ruined their reputation and compromised their image to be viewed as that kind of boy or that kind of girl. As a parent, if you were monitoring their text messages, you would have been able to intervene and stop the picture from being sent or received. You would know who they were talking to and when they were messaging, which might even make you think twice about allowing your teen to have their device at night or these features on their phone. Not only should parents monitor their teens text messages for inappropriate messages, but they should also check to see if their child is engaging in inappropriate behaviors.

Body Paragraph-Acknowledge Other Side Topic Sentence: Topic + argument of the other side

Now, some might argue that you should/should not read teen’s text messages.

Reason: Give two examples that the other side arguesThey believe that it will lead to (example #1) and to (example #2).

Example and Analysis: Downplay 2 arguments and counter themWhat they don’t understand is…This is true because…

Transition: Go back to your sideMonitoring teen’s text messages is…

ConclusionRestate Topic and Thesis• Parents should/should not read teens text messages for many

reasons including…

Appeal to Reader/Relate to Life• Restate the question: Should parents read teens text messages?• Acknowledge the opposite side of the topic (i.e. Sure your teen

would be happier if you didn’t meddle in their business, but…)• Describe future relationships between teens, parents, and others.• Describe what kind of person this would produce (see below)

Pro-Parents should read messages Con-Parents should not read messages

Parents provide guidance to teen’s life Learn self-control/discipline

Life experiences are likely to be positive More mature and able to deal with life

Go back to your attention getter Go back to your attention getter

Warm Up

1. Get out your essays and all of your drafts.

2. You have 5 minutes to finish your new copy of the essay (it should be 5 paragraphs). I will come around and check to make sure that you are finished and give you credit.

Peer Editing Practice

1. Left side of the room—80-100 on last essay.

Right side of the room—50-79 on the last essay.

2. Switch your paper with a person in your group.

3. Read it quietly once WITHOUT making any corrections. DO NOT ASK THE PERSON ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR PAPER!

Partner Highlighting TimeParagraph 1: Introduction

-Attention Getter (ORANGE)-Background Information -Thesis (YELLOW)

Paragraph 2-4: Body Paragraphs-Topic Sentence (Reason)-Reason-Example (1-2) -Analyze Reason (GREEN)-Transition (PINK)

Paragraph 5: Conclusion-Restate Thesis (YELLOW)/Restate Question/Summarize Body Paragraphs-Appeal to Reader/Relate to Life (BLUE)

Peer Editing Practice1. Switch your paper with a partner in your group.2. Read it quietly and make corrections to make it

better including:-Grammatical-Ideas/Details-Ways to improve

3. Next to their analysis (where they explain WHY and HOW their reason is relevant to the topic) write:Yes WHY? / Yes HOW?No WHY? / No How?

Peer Editing Practice1. Switch your paper with a different partner

in your group.

2. Read the paper out loud and add in:

-Words corrections

-Punctuation corrections

-Sentence structure corrections

Essay VocabularyParagraph 1: Introduction

-Attention Getter-Background Information-Thesis

Paragraph 2-4: Body Paragraphs-Topic Sentence-Reason-Example -Analyze Reason/Example -Transition

Paragraph 5: Conclusion-Restate Thesis/Summarize Main Points -Appeal to Reader/Relate to Life

Score of 6 “A”• An essay in this category is outstanding, demonstrating clear and consistent mastery,

although it may have a few minor errors. Score of 5 “A-B”• An essay in this category is effective, demonstrating reasonably consistent mastery, although

it will have occasional errors or lapses in quality. Score of 4 “B-C”• An essay in this category is competent, demonstrating adequate mastery, although it will

have lapses in quality. Score of 3 “C”• An essay in this category is inadequate, but demonstrates developing mastery, and is

marked by weaknesses.Score of 2 “D”• An essay in this category is seriously limited, demonstrating little mastery, and is flawed.Score of 1 “F”• An essay in this category is fundamentally lacking, demonstrating very little or no mastery,

and is severely flawed.

Thesis (Topic + 3 reasons throughout essay)Focus (Stays on topic and increases reader’s opinion)Vocabulary (Grade level, not elementary sounding)Sentences (Different kinds of sentences that flow-not choppy or too wordy)Grammar (Punctuation, Spelling, Sentence Structure, Capitalization, etc.)