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 typing, you can begin editing and revising your essay
Activity #1
Writing a Persuasive Essay
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.
Activity#2
Editing & Revising Your 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: Edit and Revise the:
1. Introduction & the Conclusion
2. Body Paragraphs that support your thinking
3. The Body Paragraph that addresses people who think differently
Use the checklist to evaluate your own writing.
Part 1 - Edit & Revise your essay by yourself.
Part 2 - Edit & Revise your essay with a writing partner
Part 3 - Edit & Revise your essay with a 2nd writing partner
- Check spelling
- Check Grammar
- Did you vary your sentence structure? (Short, medium, long)
- Did you use conjunctions to make compound sentences? (And, but, or)
- Elaboration - Have you elaborated on all your ideas to be specific about your ideas?
- Does your introduction have a hook, background info, and a strong specific thesis statement with 2 parts?
- What transition words did you use?
- Where can you add transition words?
- Did you clarify vocabulary words?
Body Paragraph 1 - 3:
Conclusion:- Do your body paragraphs clearly state your reasons?
- Do they have Evidence?
- Have you elaborated and explained your evidence in detail?
- Have you included your sources?
- Is there a link connecting your evidence to your reason?
- What transition words did you use?
- Where can you add transition words?
- Did you clarify vocabulary words?
Body Paragraph 4:
- Did you present the opposing side of the issue?
- Did you use language like: I know, I understand, I am aware...
- Have you elaborated and explained the opposing side of the issue in detail?
- Did you refute or Rebut?
- Did you explain in detail why the opposing side of the issue should think like you?
- What transition words did you use?
- Where can you add transition words?
- Did you clarify vocabulary words?
- Does your conclusion include a reflection, Connection, and recommendations?
- What transition words did you use?
- Where can you add transition words?
- Who did you make recommendations too?
- What did you recommend?
- Did you include a "bow" on top, or finish with a strong statement?
RTI
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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