Good day 6th Graders,
As we wrap up unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts we will be going to the computer lab to type our persuasive speeches in preparation of the editing and revising stage of writing.
Thank you,
Mr. Trumble
Mr. Trumble
Do Now:
1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework
Homework:
- IF you are not done drafting, Finish drafting your persuasive essay
Activity #1
STAR Assessment
It is once again time to evaluate our reading comprehension. Make sure you:
Activity #2
Writing a Persuasive Essay
STAR Assessment
It is once again time to evaluate our reading comprehension. Make sure you:
1. Take your time
2. Read each question Carefully
3. Use Process of elimination
Writing a Persuasive Essay
Standards
RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
W6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.
a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.
d. establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.
Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.
1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading
****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Persuasive Essay
4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 1 copy of your essay. We will be using this copy to edit and revise.
****If you are not yet done with your first draft you need to finish it before you can begin typing.
RTI - D Day 1/17/18
Writing a Persuasive Essay
or
Obama's Speech
or
Obama's Speech
Today we will be working on drafting our persuasive essay. You cannot type your essay until you have a first draft written.
Standards
RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
W6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.
a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.
d. establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.
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