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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Day 79: 1/15/19 - C Day: STAR & Outlining Persuasive Essays

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
Do Now: 
1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework
Homework:
  • Finish your outline
Activity #1
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

Activity #2
Outlining 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.

Now...
Use the Writing a Persuasive Essay Checklist along with the Outline to begin planning your essay. REMEMBER, THE OUTLINE IS JUST THAT, AN OUTLINE. IT IS NOT THE PAPER ITSELF. YOU WILL BE USING YOR OUTLINE TO THEN WRITE WELL STRUCTURED PARAGRAPHS. 



RTI
Writing a Persuasive Essay
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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