Read through the mentor texts provided. Decide if you think the data is correct.

Highlight, underline, make notes of the information you would like to use in your argument.

Decide how you want to organize your argument. -Feel free to review our notes on non-fiction text structures.

Together we will build an argument that supports our theory.

EXTENSION: Find an additional (credible) source that supports your claim

EXTENSION: Find an additional (credible) source that counters your claim.

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His is a verbal or oral response to an argument presenting an opposite viewpoint. slanted wordstabloid thinkingappeal to authoritybandwagoncard stacking generalityintertextual referencesname callingplain folks tactics

Read the passage. (1) since prehistoric times, milk has been a vital source of nutrition for human beings. (2) some doctors and nutritionists believe that consuming milk can be detrimental to our health. (3) milk is one of the most nutrient-dense beverages we can consume and it should be an essential part of a healthy diet. (4) drinking just one 8-ounce glass of milk per day puts you well on your way to meeting recommended daily intakes for important nutrients. which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 2? finally additionally however specifically

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.