November 17, 2016

Objective:  I can plan through the evidence and reasoning for the three body paragraphs of my argumentative essay.

BW:  Contrast your Reflection Paragraph #3 with the Student Sample.  Write a short paragraph(3-5 sentences) about improvements to be made for the drafting process.

Activities:

  1.  Share Out:  Read aloud BW and discuss.
  2.  Review worksheet answers from Roake essay.
  3.  Share Out: Identify at least two reasons for the pro/con arguments.
  4. Promethean Model:  Identify the claim in the introduction and one piece of evidence/reasoning in the first supporting paragraph.
  5. Share Out:  Read aloud a few samples.
  6. Complete the argumentative essay organizer for the first supporting paragraph.
  7. Reminder:  No drafts are permitted to leave the classroom.