Objective: I can write a counterargument/rebuttal paragraph for my argumentative essay.
BW: View the scene from our story. How does it relate to the topic of segregation? Is the scene an original or unique way to show the problem of segregation? Why? (5 sent).
Activities:
- Share Out: Random responses.
- Promethean Board Presentation: Think aloud how evidence/reasoning could be applied on “rebuttal” portion of the Argumentative Essay Organizer.
- Think Aloud: How can evidence/reasoning be used for “counterargument” portion?
- Think Pair/Share: Pivot game–Use the given sentence stems on the board to focus your counterargument/rebuttal.
- Rewrite your counterargument/rebuttal paragraph. Ensure that you pivot from the counterargument to your stronger rebuttal.
- Complete writing the three body paragraphs of the argumentative essay.
- If time allows, add more inferences to your SSR log.
- Reminder: I will be available after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning to support writing the argumentative essay.