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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Day 80: 1/16/20 - D Day: Drafting Persuasive Essays (Paragraphs 4 - 6)

Good day 6th Graders,      
       As we wrap up unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts we will be continue using our outlines to draft our persuasive speeches. 
                            Thank you ,
                            Mr. Trumble
    Do Now: 
    1. Fill out your Agenda with tonights Homework
    Homework:
    • Finish drafting the last 3 paragraphs of your persuasive essay
    Steps you should be working through:
    1. Finish Finding your two articles
    2. Read & annotate your articles
    3. Complete the Gathering Info Graphic Organizers
    4. Write your Thesis Statement - in your notebook
    5. Complete the Outline
    • Start with the Thesis
    • Then put in your 3 reasons
    • Go from beginning to end
    • You may skip parts and come back to them later
    • Be sure to include your sources
    • Use your Checklist if you are unsure about what to do
    • You do not need to write in complete sentences 
    6. Drafting - Paragraphs 1, 2, & 3
    • The Intro
    • Reason #1
    • Reason #2
    7. Drafting - Paragraphs 4, 5, & 6
    • Reason #3
    • Addressing the Opposing Side
    • Conclusion
    Activity #1
    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.


    Now...
    USE YOR OUTLINE TO WRITE WELL STRUCTURED PARAGRAPHS. LET THE CHECKLIST BE YOUR GUIDE. YOU CAN SEE THAT YOU WILL NEED 6 PARAGRAPHS!
    • USE LINED PAPER
    • INCLUDE A PROPER HEADING
    • SKIP LINES SO WE CAN EDIT/REVISE



        RTI
        Persuasive Speeches

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