November+28-29

=Bell Ringer = Look back at "On Compassion." as well as your 5 column notes on author viewpoint. Write a PEE paragraph addressing the author's viewpoint on the topic of philanthropy. Remember that you should have a topic sentence that gives a clear point, evidence from the text, and your own explanation (PEE).

=Write Chunks: = Now add to your paragraph by adding a chunk- basically an EEE paragraph. **E**vidence, **E**xplanation, **E**xplanation.

=Read: = Read "On Compassion." together as a class and discuss its meaning.

=Discuss: = Discuss: What is the subject addressed in this essay? What is Ascher's attitude toward this subject? Why might Ascher have written this piece? Why would she want to bring up this topic?

=Write: =
 * On a piece of butcher paper complete "Question, It says, I say, So" chart about the text.
 * Answer the question: What was Barbara Ascher's purpose for writing this essay?
 * Remember to write quotes from the text in the "It says," your interpretation in the "I say," and your conclusion in the "So."