Objective: I can score my elbow partner’s first supporting paragraph by comparing “key terms” from the focus skills of “evidence” and “reasoning” in the argumentative essay rubric with the paragraph. Also, I can write my second supporting paragraph by using the 4-Column Paragraph Organizer for support along with comments of my elbow partner’s justification of the score I received for the first supporting paragraph.
BW: In your notebook, students will copy the exemplar of the 4-Column Paragraph Organizer.
- Turn-and-Talk: Students will open to page 4 of The Atlantic and read the paraphrase of “Marc Prensky.” Students will discuss with their elbow partners how they could explain further or reason about the advantages of connecting with peers in other countries with cell phones.
- Independent Study: Students will complete their bucket lists for three categories and a counterargument bucket on the back.
- Independent Study: Students will score elbow partner’s first supporting paragraph and provide a short justification of the score(3-5 sent.)
- Independent Study: Students will review the scores and justifications for their focus skills(evidence and reasoning) written by their elbow partners about their first supporting paragraphs.
- Share Out: Volunteers will be asked to share their accomplishments and challenges with the rough draft of the first supporting paragraph.
- Reminders: Tutoring for the argumentative essay is available Thurs.(Nov. 30), Fri.(Dec. 1), and Tues.(Dec. 5) after school, or before school any day by appointment.