Final Essay ... Notes and Sample

Thesis: 

SNAP should be monitored closely, not spent on junk foods, and only be available to those who have been fingerprinted and drug tested.

ESSAY:  Five Paragraphs.

 

Paragraph 1.  Introduction.  3-5 sentences.  The last sentence is my Thesis

Paragraph 2.  Monitored closely.

                TS, F, O, O, F, O, O, CS

Paragraph 3.  Not spent on junk foods

TS, F, O, O, F, O, O, CS.

               
Paragraph 4.  Fingerprint and drug tested.

                                TS, F, O, O, F, O, O, CS

               
Paragraph 5:  Conclusion…  3-5 sentences…. Restate my thoughts.

Introduction:  3-5 sentences….

Define,

Explain the problem

Solve the problem in my thesis


Introduction and paragraph number 2.....using the TS, F, O, O, F, O, O, CS format.

                 Food stamps are a way for those who are down on their luck to receive money from the government to purchase food for a period of time.  However, some people abuse this handout.  In fact, some people even sell their food stamps for cash to spend on drugs or other vices.  The way to solve this problem is to monitor food stamps closely, not allow them spent on junk foods, and only let them be available to those who have been fingerprinted and drug tested.

Food stamps should be monitored closely.   For example, according to Sam Hananel from the Associated Press, “Food-stamp fraud costs taxpayers about $750 million a year.”  This shows that tax payers are losing millions of dollars a year due to those who abuse their privileges.   So, the food stamp program should be monitored closely.   In addition, Mr. Hananel goes on to report that “about 850,000 people were investigated for possible food-stamp fraud. About 2,000 stores were sanctioned for illegal conduct, and 1,200 stores were permanently removed from the food-stamp program.”  It’s clear that food stamp fraud is very widespread.  Closer monitoring procedures are needed to curb food stamp abuse.  If taxpayers monitor the food stamp program more closely, they might be able to eliminate these types of abuses.

Links for final assignment....

http://azstarnet.com/news/national/new-rules-aim-to-stem-food-stamp-trafficking/article_02859309-787c-5680-8370-4434b603db9e.html

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2012/05/24/20120524food-stamp-fraud-rules-urged.html

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/02/06/20090206foodstamps0206.html

http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2012/04/18/20120418food-stamps-federal-pensions-face-gop-cuts.html

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/02/08/20110208food-stamps-1-in-7-americans08-ON.html

http://ktar.com/category/local-news-articles/20110907/More-restaurants-want-to-accept-food-stamps/

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/10/20/20111020assets-now-tied-food-stamps.html

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/17/150801496/food-stamps-helped-many-families-weather-the-recession

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-17/welfare-food-stamps-drug-testing-laws/53306804/1

http://www.npr.org/2012/04/22/151166529/poverty-in-america-defining-the-new-poor

http://www.npr.org/2012/04/12/150492311/welfare-reforms-impact-on-americas-poorest

http://theweek.com/article/index/224955/americans-growing-dependency-on-food-stamps

http://azstarnet.com/news/national/sides-spar-over-how-food-stamps-are-being-spent/article_8b8d4672-0937-567f-84ca-b8bd90bd5636.html

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2011/09/fast-food-chains-getting-into-the-food-stamp-act/

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2012/06/01/20120601-low-income-people-must-have-aid.html

11.        Time and what’s up!

22.       Article and Paragraph….here... Create your own topic sentence

33.       Meetings with essays…

44.       Essays due.

55.       Final Assignment….

Practice Continued.

1. Journal: 

Complete a paragraph using the TS, F, O, O, F.... format on the article here.  Your topic sentence should be, "The new cyber-bullying laws are helpful for students."

2.  Meetings and groups...

3.  Homework... Return corrected Narratives and turn in Descriptive Essays.

Descriptive Planning

1.    Journal:   Summarize the descriptive story you invented over the weekend.

2.    Sharing:  Tell your story to another…

3.    Homework Collection….

4.    Planning the essay… Work to plan in class.

5.    Paragraph on an article with an opinion…. (maybe)

Sample Paragraph Using a Source.

TS:  The education cuts in Arizona will hurt students and teachers.

F:  For example, according to Mary Jo Pitzl, the author of “Arizona Lawmakers Pass Budget with Deep Education Cuts” from the June 20^th, 2012 edition of the Arizona Republic, “universities are targeted to lose 26 percent of their state funding; K-12 education faces reductions of about 7 percent.”

O:  This shows that students, especially college students, will suffer under the new budget since 26% of their funding was cut.

O:  This also shows that there won’t be much money for scholarships or salaries.

F:  In addition, according to Ms. Pitzl, “Jennifer Loredo a lobbyist for the Arizona Education Association said the $242 million in cuts to K-12 will force layoffs.”

O:

O:

CS:

MLA ESSAY FORMAT GUIDELINES

SAMPLE MLA PAPER FORMAT..   HERE

1.  Journal: 

Do you own something that has sentimental value?  What is it?  Describe it so others can "see" what it looks like using concrete words.

2.  Descriptive Essay introduction and sample.

3.  Practice Paragraph....

4.  Homework....

Writing a paragraph....

1.        Journal:  What’s your favorite fast food restaurant?

My favorite fast food restaurant is Del Taco.

For example, Del Taco has crinkly, salty, crispy French fries.

This shows that their fries are tasty.

This also shows that people who love fries will love Del Taco.

In addition, Del Taco offers Tacos and Burgers made with real meat.

This shows that there are choices for everyone.

This also shows that their tacos and burgers are better than Taco Bell or Jack in the Box since those restaurants use a soy mixture with their beef.

If I have to eat fast food, I’m going to my favorite restaurant, Del Taco.

2.       Groups and writing…  Paragraphs….

Group TS: 

TS  When people start a relationship, they should make sure to be compatible.

F:  For example, relationships that have physical compatibility are more stable.

O:  This show that people should date someone they are attracted to.

O:  This also shows that a level of attraction is important in a relationship.

F:  In addition, people should date those whom they are mentally on the same page with.

O:  This shows that if you do this, you will get along better with your partner.

O:  This shows that you’ll be happier.

CS:  Being physically and mentally compatible with your partner is important.

On your own:

TS:  _________ is the coolest ___________.

(Me)

For Example, players need to be athletic and fit.

This shows that it is a challenge

This shows that it is good for your mind and body.

In addition, soccer players need to be smart.

This shows that it is a mentally challenging sport.

This also shows that it is a sport that takes time to learn.

CS:  Soccer is the best sport since it is mentally and physically challenging.

4.       1. Homework:  Re-submit narrative. 

2. Find some writing that is about a topic you care about.  Here's the article I choose:     Keep it short.

1.      Journal:

TS:  The best dessert is _________.

F:  For example,

O:  This shows that

O:  This also shows that

F:  In addition,

O:  This shows that

O:  This also shows that

CS: A dessert you will love is _______.

1.    Journal: 

What’s TAP?   What’s the writing process?  How are you employing TAP and the Writing Process with our current assignment?

2.   Groups and Editing…

3.   Two more sets of Notes…

4.   Common Errors/Paragraph format….