7th Grade ELA 4/29

Homework:

1. Paragraph #3 for explanatory essay due on Monday. I sent the checklist on Remind as well.
2. Final draft of letter, stamp, envelope, address of individual you are sending the letter to are all due on TUESDAY!

Paragraph #3

Case Study/Kevin’s story:

1. Sample Topic sentence- No matter how much an individual tries to deny the fact that homelessness is a serious issue, one cannot ignore the fact that there are real people in today’s society that are struggling with homelessness.
2. Case Study- summarize Kevin’s story. Include beginning, middle, end. (The article, “I Was Homeless” by Kristen Lewis references a young boy who experienced being homeless first hand. )
3. Any help?? What programs/ organizations are out there to help and assist the homeless? ( With the help of numerous programs, Kevin and his family were able to get back up on their feet.)
4. Elaboration sentences (2-3) (Even though the number of homeless individuals in the United States is increasing, the numbers could be even higher without the help and assistance of such organizations.)
5. Closing sentence- help is available….