Highlight your TAG statement.
0 = missing elements, confusing, vague 7= complete, position is clear
Check the parenthetical citations. Ar e there at least two quotes in each paragraph? Are they properly cited? (Jones 71) 0== no quotes/uncited 7= more than two quotes per paragraph accurately cited.
Read the paragraphs. Judge the best diction – strong, precise words?
Argumentation AN INDIAN FATHER’S PLEA BY ROBERT LAKE
Which is superior?
Highlight the structure of an argument. (74) Hook Claim Support (evidence) Counterclaim- concession and refutation
Annotate the reading. Complete the My Notes prompts. Fill in the graphic organizer on p. 80
QUICK WRITE!! Take on the perspective of the unnamed teacher. Write a letter to respond to the speaker’s argument. Include: hook, claim, support, concession/refutation and call to action. (label these) Use at least two quoted phrases from Lake’s essay. Use: one appositive or absolute and parallel structure (label these)
Collaborating Write your name on the top. List two other names of students with whom you could effectively collaborate.