March 3- 10

Monday:

• Argumentative pre- test
• Introducing argumentative writing using CANDY!!!!
• Homework: Write the 12 argumentative terms in your Fab. Vocab- boxed in RED!

Tuesday: 

• Everyday Edits bell work
• Maria’s situation- argue with your table mates who is to blame for Maria’s suspension–be sure to add specific examples from the text.

Wednesday:

• Read/ Listen to I Wanna Iguana – practice creating an argumentative T-chart

Thursday:

• Introduce 2 informational sources about iguanas
• add to T- Chart 
• decide on the side that you are going to argue for
• circle the top 2 arguments
• circle the weakest argument from the opposing side

Friday:

• Argumentative Organizer for I Wanna Iguana
• include 2 citations
• Practice writing a counter argument paragraph