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We Beat the Street Week 1

We Beat the Street Week 2

We Beat the Street Week 3

The two extension projects for ____//We Beat the Street://____

With your partner: Create a Movie Poster Guidelines and Rubric will be given in class.

On your own, consulting with your partner: Opinion Paragraph Detailed packet will be given in class. Here is the basic assignment: Write an opinion paragraph for one of the statements below. You will do your prewriting, drafting, and revising in class, collaborating with your partner at each stage of the writing process, before moving on to the next stage. Your partner will read your typed paragraph on Wednesday in class. He/she will help you edit your paragraph. Your typed final draft of the paragraph is due on Thursday.

Statement 1: “All human beings are given strong spirits in order to withstand the difficulties of life”

Statement 2: “Only certain individuals are given the strength of spirit needed to endure the difficulties of life.”

Your opinion paragraph will have an opinion statement, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. Your paragraph should include at least three reasons supporting your opinion. These reasons should include details as supporting sentences. You should include at least one quote from We Beat the Street to support your opinion. This quote may be used as a “detail” supporting one of your reasons, or perhaps a lead-in to your concluding sentence. Typed, following formatting rules, including quote citation rules.