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This paper discusses the issue of homelessness and explores the statement that building more shelters would solve the problem. It uses evidence from Anna Quindlen's essay and considers opposing viewpoints. This problem-solution essay aims to inspire action and address the issue of homelessness.

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  1. PAPER ORGANIZATION: Blank notebook paper with heading Problem/Solution Chart “Author’s Purpose” Notes from R8 & R13 STAPLE TOGETHER…..

  2. On a sheet of notebook paper, Choose ONE statement and write a 3 – 5 sentence response: “Homelessness is the most serious problem facing the nation.” OR “Building more shelters would solve the homeless problem.” *What text evidence can prove your opinion? *What would “Ann” say to your opinion? *How would Quindlen support or deny your opinion?

  3. PROBLEM-SOLUTION ESSAY This type of essay: *describes a real-life problem *presents one or more solutions *appears in newspapers or magazines (journalistic tone) *is a short work of nonfiction *must have text evidence to prove thought *shows real people in real distress *What is a problem?.... *What is a plausible solution?... *How can it be accomplished?...

  4. As a table group and on a sheet of notebook paper, respond to each of these discussion prompts: In lines 1- 19 (why is Ann important): *Think about a time when you met someone whose life seemed very different from yours. How does that experience help you understand the interaction between Quindlen and Ann, the homeless woman? *Do you, as a group you must agree, believe that Ann is just passing through? *Why do you, as a group, think the author included this information about Ann in her essay?

  5. As a table group and on a sheet of notebook paper, respond to each of these discussion prompts: In lines 29-40 (author’s character/influences her view): *Have you ever realized that your ideas about a person were based only on how they looked or what they wore? How do you think this realization affects Quindlen’s understanding of Ann? *What does the author’s reaction to Ann’s photographs reveal about her (Quindlen’s) character? *If the author believes that “you are where you live,” how does she most likely view homelessness? (proof)

  6. As a table group and on a sheet of notebook paper, respond to each of these discussion prompts: In lines: *In lines 61 – 76, what point does Quindlen make? *In lines 95 – 109, what does Quindlen say homes have become? What does she MEAN? *In lines 132 – 148, how does Quindlen think most people “work around” the problem of homelessness? (proof) *What does Quindlen recommend that readers do to start addressing the problem she has introduced? (proof)

  7. TIMED WRITING ASSESSMENT: *2 SHEETS OF NOTEBOOK PAPER with heading: First Name Last Name Teacher Name RELA - ________ 14 October2011 **TIMED WRITING: “HOMELESS” by Anna Quindlen PROBLEM/SOLUTION PROMPT:…..

  8. TIMED WRITING ASSESSMENT: Reflecting on the opinion statement you wrote on your paper yesterday and reflecting on your discussions and written thought responses from discussion yesterday, *Use the opinion statement from your paper as the central idea, the Author’s Purpose chart, and text evidence from the essay, support (agree) or refute (deny) its validity (authority/power) as applied to the issue of the homeless. Your response should be focused, supported with and proven by text evidence, and well-written using complete, meaningful sentences and essay structure.

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