Rhetorical Precis for the Ascher essay due today when you walk in to class.  Anything turned in after your class period will have points deducted.

Timed Writing Today.

Write a well-developed short problem-solution essay that evaluates the problem of homelessness.  You must follow this format:

1. Problem:  (Thesis Statement)

  State the problem and your opinion.

  (Homelessness in the United States)

2. Causes/Reasons for homelessness: (3 reasons)
 (be sure to corroborate your reasons with evidence)

3. Solution to homelessness:  (3 solutions)

  (be sure to substantiate your solutions with evidence.)

4. Clincher/Closing Sentence: (Result of Solution)

  (The sentence must remind the readers of the subject  and include a final comment about the benefit(s) of the solution.)

You must cite sources within your paragraph.

Source:  Research Report on Homelessness Graph p. 6 Figures 1.1 and 1.2
Source: Story about Pittsburgh doctor
Source:  NPR story "Laws that Target Homeless..."
Source: "Homeless: Expose the Myths"
Source "On Compassion"

Vocabulary Test Lists 21 & 22 on Tuesday.  Here are the flashcards.

Don't forget that today's the last day to earn the 20 points for your Shmoop.  You still need to take the Diagnostic by February 14th, but your grade will start at 80 if you don't join the class by today.

Those of you have already joined and have been confirmed for the class, schedule the one hour you need to take your test.  Don't wait until the last minute, please.