Making a ca$h money cla!m With divergent dough

Sullivan Sophomore EnglishFall 2013

One of these things is not like the other…

Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m

Saw

this…Saw that…

Decided to “claim”…

Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m:Consider the Cash

Pick something

that STANDS

OUT TO YOU as

you read. If you

are intrigued by

it, chances are

you will create a

more intriguing

claim about it.

Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m:Debate the Dough

Be attracted to THE OPPOSITE EVIDENCE and use that to strengthen your claim.

Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m:Think about the Top Dollar

Connect the text TO A THEME to put

the finishing touches on your

argument..

But Mrs. Sullivan, you want me to turn off my Grand Theft Auto game and turn on my brain to think about a

theme? You are soooo not cool.Maybe so, but these themes are…and when you answer the questions with the text you have the

makings of a great claim!

Identity—Who are you?Fear– What is the nature of bravery and fear?Society and class – What should define who we are and how we function in society?family– What role should family play in shaping your identity?friendship– How can friendships help support your identity and impact your choices?power– How does this change our behavior? What role should this play in society?choices– What is the lasting effect of our choices? Guilt and blame– How do these feelings impact us? What role should they play in our actions?competition– How does competition help or hinder society? Individuals?secrets– Are secrets a necessary evil?