Day 138: 4/29/20 - B 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

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, or Kidblog, and be sure to include a proper heading at the top of your paper. (**Pass out lined paper and/or computer)
• You may skip lines if you want, but you don't have to
• Don't forget to include linking words and phrases. 
• Be sure to include your source

*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