Today, we practiced creating an argumentative essay plan as if were taking the MSTEP. Students were given a blank piece of paper and asked to expand on a second idea. Students will choose one of their plans to develop into a rough draft/final copy tomorrow.   ALL ESSAY PLANS NEED TO BE READY TOMORROW – THESE ARE SUMMATIVE GRADES!

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Introduction Example:

Body Paragraphs Example (YOU NEED 2 PIECES OF TEXTUAL EVIDENCE PER PARAGRAPH!)

Conclusion Paragraph Example

Homework:

• Argumentative Essay Plans (#1 & #2) – Introduction, ALL Body Paragraphs, AND Conclusion Plan DUE TOMORROW
• Read 100 minutes of your chapter book this week!! (whenever it fits into your busy schedule! Just make sure it totals 100 minutes)
• One-Pager #3 – don’t wait until the last minute to do this!! Due January 11th (One-Pager #4 will be coming before Winter Break!)
• Read Theory –  must pass 5 every week for full credit! 
• MobyMax Language – Due December 21st
  • Action Verbs
  • Past, Present, Future Verbs
  • Past Tense of Irregular Verbs
  • Progressive Verb Tenses
  • Modal Helping Verbs
  • Verbs to Convey Sequence
  • Verbs to Convey States