Sullivan Sophomore English
Fall 2013
MAKING A CA$H MONEY CLA!M
WITH DIVERGENT DOUGH
One of these things is not like the other…
Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m
Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m:
Consider the Cash
Be attracted to THE
OPPOSITE EVIDENCE
and use that to
strengthen your claim.
Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m:
Debate the Dough
But Mrs. Sullivan, you want me to turn off my Grand Theft
Auto game and turn on my brain to think about a theme? You
are soooo not cool.
Maybe so, but these themes are…and when you answer the
questions with the text you have the makings of a great claim!
Making a Ca$h Money Cla!m:
Think about the Top Dollar
Connect the text
TO A THEME to put the
finishing touches on
your argument..
Identity—Who are you?
Fear– What is the nature of bravery and fear?
Society and class – What should define who we are and how we
function in society?
family– What role should family play in shaping your identity?
friendship– How can friendships help support your identity and
impact your choices?
power– How does this change our behavior? What role should
this play in society?
choices– What is the lasting effect of our choices?
Guilt and blame– How do these feelings impact us? What role
should they play in our actions?
competition– How does competition help or hinder society?
Individuals?
secrets– Are secrets a necessary evil?