Homework

 Thesis Contrast Time order: explain and mark when/what happened. (Intro. Comparison)
 * __Discussion from class November 24 - Timed Writing Samples & Compare/Contrast__**
 * MAP: 2 points of contrast (1. jobs/money, 2. power/politics)
 * 2 Topics being compared/contrasted: past and present roles
 * Claim: affected how?

The roles of men and women have changed in Korea over the last 50 years financially and politically; however, this change is not particularly good for the country because there is less family care with child raising/rearing.

Block 1. Past – what it was like 2. Present – what it is like today

Alternating 1. Economy/jobs/finances Past Present Affected how/who, etc. 2. Politics/workers/power Past Present Affected how/who, etc.

Living abroad causes people to discover more about who they really are. What are some of the most important lessons people can learn as a result of living in a foreign country? In what ways can this time affect peoples' future outlook on life? Be sure to support your ideas with specific explanations and relevant details.
 * __November 13 in-class sample essay__**
 * Sample essay prompt from today:

__New Due Date: Tuesday, November 10: Synthesizing Sources__** Topic Sentence – One cause of obesity Explain – that cause Example – Suppo rt (facts, statistics, & story: expert opinion – sources) - An example of that cause - An example of why that cause is bad Explain – how does that cause contribute to obesity? Concluding statement/sentences – Therefore, this cause of obesity is not to be ignored. Everyone should be prepared to take necessary steps to avoid it. If they don’t, they could die earlier than anticipated. //Progression of an idea//

__**Discussion from class on Tues. Nov. 3**__ [|Stress example paragraph.doc]


 * __Chap. 6 Discussion from Thurs. Nov. 5__**

I. Introduction II. Point of Comparison/Contrast 1: Peace and Quiet A. Topic X: The country B. Topic Y: The city III. Point of Comparison/Contrast 2: Job Opportunities A. Topic X: The country B. Topic Y: The city IV. Conclusion
 * Alternating** - topics X and Y are discussed point by point. (Compare/contrast the issues of living in the country and the city.)

I. Introduction II. All about Topic X - the country A. Peace and Quiet B. Job Opportunities III. All about Topic Y - the city A. Peace and Quiet B. Job Opportunities IV. Conclusion
 * Block** - topics X and Y are discussed separately. (Compare/contrast the pros/cons of living in the country and the city.)