My language arts class is to write an opinion paragraph. I gave them each a two page excerpt from Jerry Spinelli's book Knots in My Yo-Yo String. In the excerpt, Jerry Spinelli makes an observation about the difference between radio and television. Students are to write about whether or not they agree with Spinelli's opinion about radio being a superior entertainment medium as it requires more of an imagination. It's ok to disagree.
The first sentence has to reference the text and the author. For example, you could write : In Jerry Spinelli's book Knots in My Yo-Yo String, the author believes that...
Elsewhere in the paragraph, Spinelli's text MUST be quoted. Here's an example: Jerry Spinelli says that in his life "radio furnished the sounds, and the listener supplied the pictures." I disagree.
This paragraph is due Wednesday typed out. There's no length requirement, but I wouldn't imagine students doing less than half a page to have successful details about their opinion. Font size should be 12 and it should be in a professional style like Times New Roman.
I want the final copy stapled on top of the rough copy and the excerpt.
If you need more time, or any assistance, please contact me at mhewitt@gusd.net
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