Friday, April 1

Finished discussion about rhetoric in "Superman and Me"

Began brainstorming ideas, theses, and introductory paragraphs for our essay on True Diary.

Introductory Paragraphs 
Introduce the topic 
• indicate its interest or importance and a clear definition of the boundaries of the subject area
Indicate the structure
• outline the major sections of the essay
 State the thesis
• preferably in a single, arguable statement with a clear main clause

Fill in the blank to help create a thesis: 

1. I am going to write about ______ and how _______.
2. I am going to write about stereotypes and how they show untrue qualities of a person and culture.
3. Stereotypes hurt people because they show untrue qualities of a person or culture.