Day 79: 1/15/20 - C Day: Drafting Persuasive Essays (Paragraphs 1 - 3)

Good day 6th Graders,      

       As we wrap up unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts we will be using our outlines to begin drafting our persuasive speeches.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish drafting the first 3 paragraphs of your persuasive essay (Use Kidblog - or Paper & Pencil. It is your choice, but I strongly recommend you use Kidblog)

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

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.

USE YOR OUTLINE TO WRITE WELL STRUCTURED PARAGRAPHS. LET THE CHECKLIST BE YOUR GUIDE. YOU CAN SEE THAT YOU WILL NEED 6 PARAGRAPHS!

• Use Kidblog or Lined Paper

I WILL MODEL HOW TO GET STARTED!

 

 

RTI

Persuasive Speeches