Due on 9/27

We will continue to work in groups on Thursday 9/27 to develop Topic Sentences and Support in response to the following Essay Prompt about Body Image:

Researchers suggest that advertising is  highly responsible for sending negative messages to young women that can be considered harmful.  Some research suggests that the unrealistic messages portrayed by the media in advertising have contributed to eating disorders, poor self-image and low self-esteem in young people. On the contrary, the opposing argument suggests that  the media is not responsible for creating an unrealistic portrayal of beauty and that it is up to the individual to decipher (decide) what is real and what is meant for entertainment. These people believe other factors contribute  to eating disorders, low self-esteem and overall poor self image. Which of the above arguments do you agree with and why?

Do NOT BEGIN THE WRITING JUST YET! YOU WILL WORK ON THIS IN CLASS.

I will ask that you brainstorm on your own so that you can work efficiently in your groups on Thursday. I will have a printed handout of the essay question for you.

On Thursday: Lesson- Thesis and Writing An Introdution.
Be prepared to take notes - groups will work on introductions and thesis in addition to your topic sentences and concrete examples.

What to Look forward to?

-Writing an Intro &Thesis Statement
-Grammar Lesson: Subject Verb Agreement/The Run-On/The Sentence Fragment