Question

friday 01/19 dual - credit sub plan worksheet: ch 40 met
read pages 138 - 146. then, complete questions 1, 2, 3a, & 3b.

1. choose at least two of the letter options below to complete.

complete each of the following metacommentary templates in any way that makes sense:
a. in making a case for raising the minimum wage, i am not saying that ______.
b. but my argument will do more than prove that one particular industrial chemical has certain toxic properties. in this essay, i will also ______.
c. my point about the national obsession with sports reinforces the belief held by many ____ that ____.
d. i believe, therefore, that the war is completely unjustified. but let me back up and explain how i arrived at this conclusion: ______. in this way, i came to believe that this war is a big mistake.

1. then, revisit your steel paragraphs and try the following:

a. locate a part that needs more clarification or elaboration. revise using the metacommentary templates included in this chapter. write your revised sentences below.
b. compose a title and subtitle that functions as metacommentary on your whole argument. for example healthcare might be:
universal healthcare for a happier, healthier, and more stable america (im not saying it will be easy)
write your title and subtitle for your steel paragraphs below:

1. read the following passage from \letter about female coaches.\ you can find it on thesaysayiblog.com. underline what you think is metacommentary to guide his reader through his argument. does the author use any metacommentary? how do you think the authors use of metacommentary enhances (or harms) his writing?

the reason i wanted to start by telling this story makes me think about todays nba. in the 72 - year history of the league, there has been only one female head coach. even more specifically, it makes me think about becky hammon, who has been the topic of much conversation. she was an accomplished player - well - known for her on - court game. and two, she has been a successful assistant coach. im not here to make the argument that she is the greatest coach in the game. what i am interested in is her as a head coach. to me, it would feel patronizing. to me, it would feel like we are overlooking her abilities as a head coach.

Explanation:

The worksheet focuses on writing and using metacommentary in essays, which involves language - related skills and writing techniques. Metacommentary helps clarify arguments and guide readers.

Answer:

1.
a. In making a case for raising the minimum wage, I am not saying that businesses will go bankrupt overnight.
b. But my argument will do more than prove that one particular industrial chemical has certain toxic properties. In this essay, I will also explore its long - term environmental impacts.
c. My point about the national obsession with sports reinforces the belief held by many sociologists that it reflects broader cultural values.
d. I believe, therefore, that the war is completely unjustified. But let me back up and explain how I arrived at this conclusion: By examining the political and economic motives behind it.
3.
A. (Assume a STEEL paragraph about the benefits of electric cars has a statement "Electric cars are more sustainable." which needs elaboration) Revised: Electric cars are more sustainable not just because they produce zero tail - pipe emissions during operation. They also have the potential to utilize renewable energy sources for charging, reducing our overall dependence on fossil fuels.
B. Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation (But There Are Still Challenges Ahead)