Argument Workshop
*Practice Scripts in small chunks for filming
*Create backgrounds and scripts
*Review PSA doc
*Submit paper and sign up for grading conference
*Peer Edit with a second Partner
*Peer Edit with "Editing Like a Boss" Doc
*Begin Rough Draft
*Get Graphic organizer checked
*Pick a Graphic organizer & complete
*Sign up & Get analysis checked
*Write Analysis for each fact you have researched
Direct/Paraphrase Quote/notes Analysis
*Set up 3 Column Chart
*Flash Draft-Slide 25 for quick formatting
*Get Claims checked with Mr. Spicer
2-3 for
2-3 against
*Write Potential claims based on your evidence
*Slide 33 for Weighing Evidence
*Organize like evidence together-Think of "categories" or "subtopics"
*Begin Ranking evidence on both sides
*Keep notes organized by Article
*Take notes for and against your topic
*Cite Article
*Find Articles for and against your topic
*Set up note taking strategy
*Practice Scripts in small chunks for filming
*Create backgrounds and scripts
*Review PSA doc
*Submit paper and sign up for grading conference
*Peer Edit with a second Partner
*Peer Edit with "Editing Like a Boss" Doc
*Begin Rough Draft
*Get Graphic organizer checked
*Pick a Graphic organizer & complete
*Sign up & Get analysis checked
*Write Analysis for each fact you have researched
Direct/Paraphrase Quote/notes Analysis
*Set up 3 Column Chart
*Flash Draft-Slide 25 for quick formatting
*Get Claims checked with Mr. Spicer
2-3 for
2-3 against
*Write Potential claims based on your evidence
*Slide 33 for Weighing Evidence
*Organize like evidence together-Think of "categories" or "subtopics"
*Begin Ranking evidence on both sides
*Keep notes organized by Article
*Take notes for and against your topic
*Cite Article
*Find Articles for and against your topic
*Set up note taking strategy
Friday 3/25 Last day of 3rd QTR
Today I can:
1. Participate in workshop:
*Finish graphic organizers & get it checked
*Move on to Rough RD
*Edit with "Editing Like a Boss" Doc
*Late/Missing work
Wednesday & Thursday 3/23 & 3/24
Today I can:
1. Learn about Secure app testing tools
2. Take practice test & record answers on paper document
3. Review Answers
Tuesday 3/22/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about Tone, Editing, and Final Copy formatting
2. Workshop---->
Monday 3/21/22
Today I can:
1. Review WAG
2. Begin Day of Reading
1st: Ch 1-3 & Sketch Notes, discussion
3rd: Reflection, Ch 4-7, Four corners activity, Sketch Notes, Discussion
4th: Backpack reflection Activity, Ch 8-9, 10-10 Story Activity, Discussion
7/8: Ch 10-13, Finish 10/10 Activity, Sketch notes, discussion
Advisory: Ch 14, Discussion
Group welcome poster, Kindness posters
Friday 3/18/22
Today I can:
1. Review Graphic organizers
2. Complete wordle of the day
3. Workshop--->
Thursday 3/17/22
Today I can:
1. What is a rebuttal?
2. Complete wordle of the day and use the word in a sentence with coordinating/equal adjectives
2. Participate in workshop--->
Wednesday 3/16/22
Today I can:
1. Review coordinating adjectives & sentences
2. Complete wordle of the day and use the word in a sentence with coordinating adjectives
3. Participate in workshop ---->
Tuesday 3/15/22
Today I can:
1. Review coordinating adjectives
2. Complete wordle of the day and use the word in a sentence with coordinating adjectives
3. Learn about Self-Assessment with an Eye to Counter
4. Participate in workshop--->
Monday 3/14/22
Toda I can:
1. Review WAG
2. Quick Library Visit
3. Review Argument Rubric
4. Mini Lesson: Writing Your Argument & a Strong Conclusion
5. Workshop -------->
Friday 3/11/22
Today I can:
1. Complete wordle of the day with a different comma rule
2. Ask any Argument questions for clarity
3. Participate in workshop---->See Right Sidebar--->
Thursday 3/10/22
Today I can:
1. Complete wordle of the day with a different comma rule
2. Learn about Subtopics & Sections of your paper
3. Learn about Graphic organizers & how to pick the best one for you
4. Workshop----->. See Right Sidebar ----->
Wednesday 3/9/22
Today I can:
1. Complete wordle of the day with comma use of my choice
2. Review:
*Flash Draft
*Claims
*Writing analysis (slides 46/49)
3. Workshop----> See Right sidebar----->
Tuesday 3/8/22
Today I can:
1. Complete wordle of the day with a sentence using commas in a series.
2. Mini Lesson:
Flash draft review
Flash draft self assessment-Where can I beef up my argument?
Lesson 4: Stay with me now-Keeping the reader with strong analysis (Slides 35-50)
Monday 3/7/22
Today I can:
1. Learn about commas in a series
2. Complete the wordle of the day with a sentence using commas in a series
3. Mini Lesson:
Review Claim writing
Weighing Evidence-Which is the strongest?
Flash Draft-Time to write!
4. Workshop:
*Set up note taking strategy
*Find Articles for and against your topic
*Cite Article
*Take notes for and against your topic
*Keep notes organized by Article
*Begin Ranking evidence on both sides
*Organize like evidence together-Think of "categories" or "subtopics"
*Write Potential claims based on your evidence
2-3 for
2-3 against
*Get Claims checked with Mr. Spicer
*Flash Draft-Slide 25 for quick formatting
*Slide 33 for Weighing Evidence
Friday 3/4/22
Today I can:
1. Complete Wordle of the day with an appositive sentence
2. Lesson 1 Part 2: Claims & Lesson 3: Adding Relevant Evidence
3. Workshop:
*Set up note taking strategy
*Find Articles for and against your topic
*Cite Article
*Take notes for and against your topic
*Keep notes organized by Article
*Begin Ranking evidence on both sides
*Organize like evidence together-Think of "categories" or "subtopics"
*Write Potential claims based on your evidence
2-3 for
2-3 against
Thursday 3/3/22
Today I can:
1. Complete Wordle of the day with an appositive sentence
2. Participate in workshop:
*Set up note taking strategy
*Find articles for and against your topic- Have at least 2 by the end of the day today
*Cite your articles
*Take notes for and against your topic
*Keep notes organized by Article
*Begin ranking evidence on both sides-Which is strongest?
Reminders & Research Tips:
*Neutral Info is ok -Intro/Background throughout
*Take all notes as direct quotes -you can paraphrase later
*Have claims in your mind, but let the evidence drive your future claim
*Multiple articles for multiple perspectives
Questions to consider while researching:
What is the main idea?
What text supports the main idea?
What evidence contradicts the main idea? (This could be across articles)
Which is the strongest piece of evidence from each article.
*Neutral Info is ok -Intro/Background throughout
*Take all notes as direct quotes -you can paraphrase later
*Have claims in your mind, but let the evidence drive your future claim
*Multiple articles for multiple perspectives
Questions to consider while researching:
What is the main idea?
What text supports the main idea?
What evidence contradicts the main idea? (This could be across articles)
Which is the strongest piece of evidence from each article.