Day 139: 5/2/19 - C Day: Drafting Day 1 - The Intro & the Problem

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will begin drafting our research essays.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1.Take out your Outline
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Finish drafting the intro & the problem

Thursday, May 2nd

Testing 9:00ish – 12:12

Lunch 12:15- 12:45

B1 12:48 – 1:13

B2 1:16 – 1:41

B3 1:44 – 2:09

B4 2:11 – 2:36

Choice Time 2:36 – 2:50

Specials 2:50 – 3:15

Activity #1

Research - Drafting Day: 
The Introduction & The Problem

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task - (You Do)

• Use the outline to help you draft the first two paragraphs of your research essay.
• Use lined paper to draft, and be sure to include a proper heading at the top of your paper. (**Pass out lined paper)
• You may skip lines if you want, but you don't have to
• Don't forget to include linking words and phrases. (**Pass out linking words & phrases worksheet)
• Be sure to include your sources

*In case you were wondering what you should be doing...

*If you happen to finish writing the first two paragraphs of your essay you may do any of the following:

1. Start drafting paragraphs 3 & 4

At the end of class I want you to take your outline and your draft home with you to finish the first two paragraphs.

RTI