Thursday, February 26, 2015

Thursday, February 26, 2015


***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 
Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #28)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Researching and writing an argumentative essay from a topic of choice
Questions to guide learning:
What are some debatable topics that I am able to take side with? 
How do I prepare myself to be able to write an argumentative essay? 
Work Time: 
1.  Think-pair-share: Choose a debatable topic.
2. Close read the text
3. Take screen shots and highlight/annotate
4. Plan on a sheet of notebook paper use the outline: Create an outline for your argumentative essay. 
5. Begin writing your argumentative essay. (The document is in Google Classroom.)
How students will know they are successful:
Students will be able to write an argumentative essay on a debatable topic of their choosing. 
Debrief: 
Share and explain your outline with a partner. 
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work
Notes:
We will be having Friday Fun/Study Hall on Friday. If you do not have the following complete, you will be on the study hall list. 

  • Justice System Argumentative Essay
  • Argument Writing "Are You a Screen Addict?"
  • Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz
  • Argument Pretest Reflection
Scholastic Book Clubs
Class Code: M2LBC


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