Day 140: 5/1/20 - D Day: Drafting Day 2 - The Causes & Effects

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 next two Paragraphs

Activity #1

Research - Drafting Day: 
The Causes & The Effects
or
The Pro's & Cons

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 next 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 or computers)
• 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 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 5 & 6

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

RTI