7.6.10+L4

**Learning Objectives:**

 * Learn new vocabulary
 * Create PowerPoint Presentations
 * Respond to a claim
 * Create outlines
 * Proof read sentences

//Homework Due: Finish Outline.//

**Today's Agenda**
Participation section **7/6/10 Vocab 6 P#** 3. In groups of 3-4, write a short story using all of today's words on a separate piece of paper. Underline the vocabulary words. 4. Computer Lab 313 @ 8:45
 * 1) Copy the learning objectives in your notebooks.
 * 2) Daily Vocabulary
 * translate with a partner
 * identify the part of speech
 * write a synonym in English
 * Write one sentence for each word.
 * As a class, create flashcards on [|quizlet.com].

5. Writing section **7/6/10 Obesity in America Outline P#**. Respond to the following prompt and create an outline for an essay:

Health Prompt: //America is dealing with an increasing health problem. The United States leads the world with a 30.6% obesity rate. One leading nutrition expert, Dr. Alex K. Klump, states, "Childhood obesity is a growing concern that can lead to disease and even early death. __Fast-food is the number one cause of childhood obesity__. __The only way to fight against this threat is to ban fast-food restaurants in this country__." **Write an essay in which you defend, challenge, or qualify Dr. Klump's claims**.// //Use your own background knowledge and the articles you've read to support your opinion ("Fast-Food Location" and "How Many Calories").//

Outline : I. Intro II. Body 1 (Klump's 1st Claim - "obesity is caused by fast-food") III. Body 2 (Klump's 2nd claim - "fast-food restaurants should be banned in America") IV. Conclusion
 * hook/background (explain topic of health/fast-food to readers)
 * Introduce two articles (titles and authors) with 1 sentence summary of each
 * DCQ thesis
 * Topic sentence
 * Transition to Quote
 * Supporting Quote (evidence)
 * Explain (commentary - your opinion)
 * Closing sentence
 * Topic sentence
 * Transition to Quote
 * Supporting Quote (evidence)
 * Explain (commentary - your opinion)
 * Closing sentence
 * Summarize main points
 * Restate thesis in different words
 * Answer: How will this effect/change future generations? (big picture analysis)

5. Writing section **7/6/10 Grammar 4 P#**. [|Grammar Practice].