Advisory: Newsletter #37 (2 Points)

• By Tuesday, 5/27/14, you must have:
  • Newsletter, signed by your parent/guardian

Comp: Assimilation Writers’ Workshop (5 Points)

• Revise your intro paragraph on assimilation based on your partner’s edits, today’s examination of each other’s thesis statements, and the examples of professional introductions (use the vocabulary resource to help you).
• Type your intro and 3 body paragraphs (Assimilation Today, Assimilation Past, and Assimilation Counterargument) in Google Drive. Print 3 copies of your essay so far (you’ll write a conclusion next week) and bring them to class tomorrow.
• Here are the formatting expectations for your essay:
  • MLA heading
  • Size 12, Times New Roman font
  • Double-spaced
• Your essay should respond to the prompt: Must one assimilate to be American?
• Use the Introduction Checklist, including your “Professional Introduction Checklist” additions, and today’s PowerPoint to help you.
  • If you can’t view the PowerPoint, download and use Google Chrome, which has a built-in PDF viewer.