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1. Agenda GOAL: Why are you at RGHS? Why is science important to your goals this year? Do now CCEJ example Letter to editor CCEJ Computer lab

3. The CCEJ: a strong paragraph • The first sentence of your paragraph • A direct, short, and clear position/opinion/explanation that answers the question What does a strong paragraph look like in high school? Claim

4. Is this a picture of an old woman or a young woman? The Claim “This is a picture of both an old woman and a young woman, depending on how you look at it.”

5. The CCEJ: a strong paragraph • 1-2 sentences that follow your claim • Define terms reader might not know • If your grandma wouldn’t know it, define it What does a strong paragraph look like in high school? Clarification

6. Is this a picture of an old woman or a young woman? The Clarification “The young woman can be seen looking away from the viewer, while the old woman is looking down towards the ground.”

7. The CCEJ: a strong paragraph • 3-4 sentences that comes after a claim and a clarification • Should explain 2-3 facts or observations that support your claim What does a strong paragraph look like in high school? Evidence

8. Is this a picture of an old woman or a young woman? The Evidence “You can see the young woman if you imagine she has her head turned, showing only one eyelash, part of her nose, one ear, and a necklace. You can see the old woman if you imagine she has her chin in her coat, with a large crooked nose, one eye visible, and her lips are the young woman’s necklace.”

9. The CCEJ: a strong paragraph • The last sentence (or two) of your paragraph • Explains why your claim is important • Should summarize your claim What does a strong paragraph look like in high school? Justification

10. Is this a picture of an old woman or a young woman? The Claim “Therefore, this is a trick question, because whether or not you think it is an old woman or a young woman just depends on your perspective.”