Objective:  I can score my classmates’ samples of Body Paragraph #2 by consulting with my elbow partner and choosing key words from the argumentative rubric for the components of “Organization,” “Evidence,” “Reasoning,” and “Conventions” that match each sample.  I can apply what I’ve learned through this process to my rewrites.

BW:  With a marker, highlight one or two words that stand out for the 4 levels of each of these components in your Argumentative Rubric:  “Organization,” “Evidence,” “Reasoning,” and “Conventions.”

Activities:

1. Think Pair/Share:  On the handouts of Student Samples A, B, and C, give a score for each component.  i.e. O=2, E=2, R=1, and C=1.
2. Share Out:  Why did Sample “A” score an E-2?  Why did “C” score an R=3?  How is context used in Sample C?  How is organization used in Sample B? etc.
3. Independent Study:  Rewrite Body Paragraph 1 and 2 as time permits.  2nd hour must complete Body Paragraph 2 first.
4. Submission:  All work must be placed in your folders and returned.  None is to leave the class.
5. Reminder:  Attend tomorrow’s tutoring session for this essay tomorrow after school between 2:15 and 3:15 if possible.