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__Homework for Tuesday, due Thursday:__

There is hardly any homework for Thursday, but a lot due by next Tuesday. You might want to get started on some of that studying and homework (below)

By Thursday you will need to present your topic for your persuasive essay to the class. You should also begin to write a thesis statement and outline (page 140) for the essay. We will be working on this in class, so come prepared. 125 persuasive essay ideas: []


 * __Homework that is due next Tuesday__:**

__**Give to Learn Handout**__ is due Tuesday- You are supposed to research a community service center in Fremont or in your own town - you can get your information either in-person or on-line. Fill out the questions and be prepared to write about it below:

Look up information on a community center or project in your neighborhood. If you cannot find one, click on one of the following links: http://www.tricityhomeless.org/programs_hope.html http://www.svdp-alameda.org/ Please read about the center and try to answer the following questions: Name of the center: When was it started? What services does it offer? What type of people does it help? What type of people work there? Volunteers? Paid staff? How is this place funded (paid for?) Where does the funding come from?

You will have to write about this on Tuesday for the Unit Exam.


 * __Study for Unit 6 Test on Tuesday.__**
 * __Here is your study guide:__**

1. Make sure you know the meaning of the vocabulary words. Study the words on page 116. Look up the words you are unsure of.

2. Read //Justin Lebo// and pay special attention to the last paragraph. Make sure you understand WHY Justin Lebo does it? Do you think it is a good reason?

3. Memorize the list of the benefits of community service on page 123.

4. Study the words on pages 128-129 and study the sentences we made for them. Make sure you know how to use each word.
 * Specific words to focus on**: __**all of the form for these words - admiration, challenge, determination, inspiration, pride, proposal**__. You should be able to use them in sentences in their different forms. I sent the list to you already.

5. Study the words used in writing for concessions: __although, though, even though, inspite of the fact that, despite the fact that__. You will have to read a paragraph and identify sentences in it which are concessions... it is not hard if you know these key words. They are the key to cue you in that the author is making a concession.

6. Study p. 141 about Introductions -- there are three techniques people use in introductions -- you should be able to identify which one is being used: 1) a statement about why the topic is important 2) a provocative question 3) a relevant story.

7. P 142 talks about three techniques for conclusions: 1. tell a relevant story (an anecdote) 2. ask a final qustion that makes the reader think, and 3. make a prediction about the future.