how to find the call of action, claims,counterargument, rebuttal to the counterargument.
like words that will help me find it
Usually, these are found at the beginning and at the end of whatever you're reading.
Ask yourself this: Overall, what is this author trying to persuade me to do or to agree with him/her about?
what are some examples or clues to show me each of them
What are you reading?
Have you read it?
Did you ask yourself the question I gave you above?
i'm reading a letter from school on how the principle in my school should consider adding newspaper as a class elective. yes i read it, and yes but i'm still confused on what i should write about
(I think you mean the principal, not the "principle"!)
Without reading the whole thing, I can't help. If you want to post it here, please do so.
sorry i wrote it wrong, ok its a bit long
Dear Ms. Logan:
as you know, the mission of Parkdale High School is "to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become productive and honorable students and life-long learners in our technological, global society. We will help our students accomplish this by creating a nurturing environment that challenges students academically." This monumental task is accomplished through core classes such as English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. However, our elective classes(fine arts, FACS, and PE) are just as instrumental in providing rigor to students. An elective i believe that would support the mission of Parkdale is Newspaper. I am writing on behalf of students at Parkdale High School to ask that you reconsider Newspaper as a future class elective.
Our mission aims to help students develop tools for life. Newspaper as an elective class would accomplish this. Students who write for the Valle Verde Voice say that since joining their school newspaper class, they see gains in "both their oral and written communication." students cycle through the writing process dozen of times to improve articles and through conducting interviews improve their interpersonal skills with adults and student alike. they would compete for jobs as editors, reporters and designers cultivating their leadership skills as they will be responsible for staff. As you know we recently segued to an E-newspaper platform to reduce costs. Through this new format, students would acquire meaningful exposure to website building using html codes, design aesthetic and layout in real time. Moreover, Newspaper is a class where students can express their creativity. With students expressionism come risk and one of your concerns may be that students may over-exercise creative licence. Kansas High School newspaper staff wrote on an article suggesting that it would be "moral to execute students." Although i believe in the Constitution and our rights to free speech, i can assure you that our newspaper would address topics with both candor and tact
" the core" is a place where students would discuss ethics and values as it pertains to adolescents issues from both subjective and objective point of view with the goal of fostering a dialogue among the Parkdale Community.
there still more i'm writing now.
OK, I'll wait. Let me know when it's all posted.
in the face of the hefty budget cuts you are probably wondering why i would choose this time to advocate for the offering of yet another elective class. the possibly of Parkdale losing staff members is a real one and we are already stretched too thinly as it is. i honestly think that NOW is the time to get this class started. NOW is the time because as you reflect on your first year as our school leader, i want you to consider why school spirit and pride is so low despite efforts to change the culture. The infamous phrase "Parkdale sucks!" has resonated in the hallways since i began employment with Prince George's County Public Schools in 2002. the core can highlight and house the goodness at PHS via the e-newspaper. Not only would it benefit the school at large, but the students who participate would feel an integral part of the community through their positive contributions. the national dropout prevention center/network at clemson university cited educate technology and active learnings as methods to link students to school. newspaper would address students various learning styles, levels and interest through the use of digital & video cameras, scanners, computer software, project management and Microsoft word . they would also learn vital problem- solving strategies which support what Jennifer Dorman, Staff Development Facilitator, says about the profile of a 21st century learner. Additionally, having newspaper as an elective class will support students who have an interest in pursuing print journalism, photography, and web designing. Allie Wright, a college student who writes for the Daily Iowan, says her participation in newspaper had led to "great connections" and opened the door of "opportunity."
as an after school activity, we have had a hard time getting off the ground. Students have varying commitment levels as they are juggling school work, clubs/sports, social lives, and other outside interest.