1.  Journal- Write your narrowed down topic or your actual thesis, if you have one, on the board.

2.  Research Plan and where to look.  Best Practices.

3.  Gathering stage....

4.  Use your time in class to research for your first essay.  Let me know if you need help.

5.  HW-  Reading-  "Little Girls or Little Women?  The Disney Princess Effect,"  and "Indian Mascots--You're Out!" 

Reading Questions-

What strategies are used by each other to convince others?

What is the most effective strategy?

Is the author biased?  Why?

What is the purpose of each of these arguments?

What are the further implications, for society at large, we can create from these arguments?

Do you agree or disagree with the authors' positions?  Why?