Food Truck Prompt

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: break down a topic and read the sources to find important information.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Read the prompt carefully. Identify the ideas from the prompt and the two sides.
2. Skim the sources by reading the first and last paragraphs. Write down the main ideas and what side the article is arguing for.
3. Identify three factors that cities need to consider when deciding how to regulate food trucks.
1. Create a thesis statement that is worded like this
1. When deciding how to regulate food trucks, it is important for cities to consider...
4. Write a four sentence introduction to your essay.
1. The first sentence should be about the importance of regulations.
1. (ex.) Cities are living, breathing organisms, and in order to thrive, they need a framework of rules that ensures order and harmony.
2. Then write two sentences about the new trend of food trucks in cities.
3. The fourth sentence should be your thesis statement.
5. Write a body paragraph that quotes from at least two of the sources.
1. Start the paragraph with the phrase, "The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...
2. Then add a sentence that tells how food trucks relate to that factor.
1. (ex.) The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...The growth in food trucks can contribute to...
3. Now add your quotes from the sources and give some real world examples.
4. Finally end with your commentary.
1. This evidence suggests...Consequently if...Therefore,...
6. Make sure you highlight the parts of your paragraph.

Homework:

1. SAT A 1-25 list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.