Objective: I can write a counterargument-rebuttal paragraph by using the support of my double-entry journal quotes and applying them to the given outline. I can use indirect quotes or paraphrases by utilizing the “Introducing Quotes” handout.
BW: As you read the Student Sample of Counterargument/Rebuttal paragraph, highlight with your marker, the topic, first main point, next main point, and the final main point.
Activities:
- Share Out: What is the topic? First main point? etc. Where is the pivot sentence or transition from the counterargument to the rebuttal or author’s claim?
- Promethean Board: Do you notice any direct quotes for the student sample?
- Promethean Board: Review some examples of direct quotes, indirect quotes, and paraphrases.
- Independent Study: Students will write their first draft of the counterargument/rebuttal paragraph by applying the given outline and the student exemplar with their collected quotes from the double-entry journal.
- Reminder: Tutoring for the essay will occur today after school from 2:15-3:15 pm. If you have not completed your rewrites for Body Paragraphs 1 and 2 and the first draft of your counterargument/rebuttal paragraph you need this extra support. Any changes or additions to your essay must be made at the tutoring session. No work on the essay is to be taken home.