In class, students brainstormed information about the main character Squeaky. How would YOU describe her? Rather than writing a list of traits, writers focused on one attribute. Then, using the “So what?” and the “Yes…and?” questions, writers honed their claim, making it sharper, more insightful, or “debatable, probable, and provable.”

Scholars then wrote an argumentative paragraph describing Squeaky.

Re-read and then post your revised paragraph here, so that everyone in class may read it. Paragraphs should be posted by the end of day, Tuesday November 19.

Read all posted paragraphs, and choose the THREE best paragraphs by our next, 80 minute class, this coming Friday. We will vote on the best paragraphs, and have writers read their work aloud.