Objective:  I can write the second supporting paragraph of my argumentative essay.

BW:  Identify one sentence of reasoning in each of the two student samples. List them in your notebook.

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  What is the difference between a writer’s reasoning and evidence?
2. Write the second supporting paragraph.  Ensure that your reason or topic sentence is clearly a new point and not just repeating the same idea as the first one.
3. Think Pair/Share:  Read aloud your second paragraph to your neighbor.  Get your neighbor’s advice on improvements.  Write one improvement below the paragraph.
4. Identify at least 3 bits of evidence as you view the scene.
5. HW:  Write a reflection paragraph that provides a counterargument or the “Con” position for your essay in your notebook below the bits of evidence.  Underline its details.