Position Paper

Assignment: Write a two-page paper taking a clear position on an arguable, researchable topic. 

Checkpoints

1. Choose a topic: 10/29
2. Create a Works Cited page: 11/4
3. Write a thesis statement (+ notes): 11/6
4. Write the intro paragraph: 11/12

Paper due Tue. 11/18 - 30 points

Links: 
Opposing Viewpoints - (password: knights)
Thesis Statement - UVU handout (new!)
Examples of Thesis Statements
Intro Paragraph - hook, background information, significance, thesis
Works Cited - example
Writing a thesis statement - Watch Mr. Nelson figure it out
MLA In-Text Citations - UVU handout
MLA Works Cited - UVU handout
Citation Resources: Easybib, Citation Machine
Feedback - actual feedback I gave to a student on her opening paragraph
Notes/Suggestions - feedback on your opening paragraphs

Little League Argument

Your assignment is to write a paper in which you take a clear position concerning the purpose of little league sports. We will be discussing the incident that occurred a few years ago in the PONY league championship between the Yankees and Red Sox. See the list of articles below:

• Reilly - Sports Illustrated
• Cabrero - KSL
• Garber - ESPN
• Letters to the editor

Although you will be responding to this particular incident, I want you to frame your argument around the larger question: what is the purpose/value of little league sports? Your paper should include at least three reasons that support or defend your position. Your paper should be organized and well developed.

Due 10/14 (completed in class)

Links:
Thesis Examples
Thesis Statement - UVU handout
Help developing a thesis statement
More help developing an academic argument
They Say, I Say - Tips on how to use other opinions to support your own.
Totally like whatever, you know? - Taylor Mali

Speak Final Project

The final project consists of three parts:

• Connect (10 points): One page (typed) connecting your word to other media.
• Art (10 points): Create a piece of art exploring your word.
• Paper (10 points): One page (typed) connecting your word to the book.

30 points

Due: 9/30 (A)

Links:
Speak Final Project - assignment handout
Speak Matrix - Excel document with ideas and page numbers
Examples

More questions? Read the comments below.

Speak

The first book we'll read this year is Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Reading schedule
8/26- p. 3-4 (Log #1)
8/28- p. 4-18 (Log #2)
9/2- p. 18-32 (Log #3)
9/4- p. 32-46 (Log #4)
9/8- p. 49-65 (Log #5)
9/10- p. 65-82 (Log #6, #7)
9/12- p. 82-99 (Log #8, #9)
9/16- p. 100-119 (Log #10, #11, #12)
9/18- p. 120-137 (Reflection)
9/22- p. 141-162
9/24- p. 162-186
9/26- p. 186-198

If you need to, you can check out a book (room 608). 

Additional Links
Speak Final Project - due 9/30
Destiny Words - If you never got yours
Some Days - poem video by Billy Collins
Destiny Word - worksheet due 9/4
Key and Peele -labels are stupid
Holiday Inn Express, White guy at the Apollo- labels are incorrect (sometimes)

Welcome

Welcome to the class blog for Mr. Nelson's English 10 class.

This blog will provide you the following resources:

• Assignments, writing prompts, handouts.
• Valuable links, pictures, articles, etc.
• If you miss class, check the blog to see what you need to make up.

Assignments:

• Return signed disclosure document 
• Take the online survey
• Buy composition book