On-Demand Argument Writing Getting ready to rock the test…

Objectives 1.Understand why we learn/use writing strategies 2.Review all the parts of an argument essay 3.Learn the criteria of the SAGE argument writing assessment 4.Practice using writing strategies that can be easily recalled and use during the SAGE argument essay test.

Warm-up Quickly list all of the parts of an argumentative essay you can think of on a separate piece of paper. Keep this paper. You will use it later and you will turn it in.

A little EVIDENCE to support my CLAIMS… Your teachers want to be sure that the things we have you do in school really help you learn. So we often look at research to help us make decisions about what to teach and how to teach. Writing Next is a research report from the Carnegie Corporation that identifies a number of elements of writing instruction found to be effective for helping adolescent students learn to write well. We will briefly look a couple of theme here. The report provides the effect size of each element..20 and above is mild effect (but still effective).50 and above is moderate effect.80 and above is strong effect

You will be using these highly effective writing strategies in this unit. Specific Product Goals: learn about the goals and criteria of each type of writing. (.70) Summarization: learn how to summarize texts of various genres and structures. (.82) Writing Strategies: learn strategies for planning, revising, and editing writing. (.82) Prewriting: learn ways to generate or organize ideas for writing. (.32)

“Argumentative Essay Checklist” Product Guide/ SAGE Rubric Read the “Argumentative Essay Checklist” (after pg 5). Underline anything that you have questions about or don’t know what it means. Compare your list of the parts of an argument and put a check next to the tings on the checklist that were also on your list.

Review Parts of an Argument Essay With the Shape Essay Strategy On the Shape Essay note sheet you will take notes to review all the parts of an argument essay. Use the shape slides for your notes.

INTRODUCTION Hook—Lead--Grabber Standard View or Ongoing Debate of the Issue Background on the Topic/They Say Synthesis and Summary Look at the “Hooks” handout and jot a few of the strategies down on your note sheet next to the Intro triangle. My Claim

THEY SAY…I SAY #1 THEY SAY 1. Summarize and/or quote a source a.Summarize the argument Use precise verbs Be accurate and fair Temporarily suspend your perspective b. Quote the source Properly introduce the quote Explain the importance of the quote Must be a combination of author’s words and yours Transition + I SAY (Rebuttal/Counter Claim) 2. Yes, No, or Both a.Distinguish what I say b.Your counter argument Address specific people Rhetorical questions Be fair and balanced c. Use evidence to support d. Say why it matters Address changes in thinking of those involved Link your argument to larger matters of importance

THEY SAY…I SAY #2 THEY SAY 1. Summarize and/or quote a source a.Summarize the argument Use precise verbs Be accurate and fair Temporarily suspend your perspective b. Quote the source Properly introduce the quote Explain the importance of the quote Must be a combination of author’s words and yours Transition + I SAY 2. Yes, No, or Both a.Distinguish what I say b.Counter arguments Address specific people Rhetorical questions Be fair and balanced b. Say why it matters Address changes in thinking of those involved Link your argument to larger matters of importance

THEY SAY…I SAY #3 THEY SAY 1. Summarize and/or quote a source a.Summarize the argument Use precise verbs Be accurate and fair Temporarily suspend your perspective b. Quote the source Properly introduce the quote Explain the importance of the quote Must be a combination of author’s words and yours Transition + I SAY 2. Yes, No, or Both a.Distinguish what I say b.Counter arguments Address specific people Rhetorical questions Be fair and balanced b. Say why it matters Address changes in thinking of those involved Link your argument to larger matters of importance

CONCLUSION 1.They Say: Summarize the strongest evidence supporting your claim 2.Conclusion Transition + I Say: Your primary claim 3.Transition + a hook for a lasting thought

On Demand Writing Strategies Step 1: Deconstruct the Prompt 1.Fold your tan paper into 4 squares 2.Label each quadrant with the titles below 3.Remember these categories as PTA+B: P rompt T ask A udience B ackground

Step 1: Deconstruct the Prompt 1.Now read the “Prompt for Argument Writing” (after pg 7) and fill the appropriate information into each quadrant. Prompt (questions)Task (requirements) Audience (Do you write to someone specific? Who is involved?) Background (facts, the situation)

Step 1: Deconstruct the Prompt Prompt Should my school participate in the national “Shut Down Your Screen Week?” Task Write an essay in the form of a letter explaining my thinking. Use evidence from the text to support my thinking. Audience -Teachers -Other involved parties: parents and school board Background -Teachers and parents proposed “Shut Down Your Screen Week” to the school board. -They think it would be good for students -Teachers want to hear what students think Check your work against this class example.

On Demand Writing Strategies Step 2: Read and Take Notes 1.At the top of the paper write the title and the Prompt Question 2.Fold your tan paper into 4 squares 3.Label each quadrant with the titles below Questions and Connections (During 1 st Reading) Main Idea/Author’s Claim (After 1 st Reading) Details/Evidence (During 2 nd Reading) Gist Summary (After 2 nd Reading) Title: Prompt Question:

Step 2: Read and Take Notes NOW READ Social Media as Community (after pg 9). 1.Write your questions and connections in the 1 st box as you read. 2.After your 1 st read write the author’s claim Questions and Connections (During 1 st Reading) Main Idea/Author’s Claim (After 1 st Reading) Details/Evidence (During 2 nd Reading) Gist Summary (After 2 nd Reading) Title: Social Media as Community Prompt Question: Should my school do “Shut Down Your Screen Week?”

Step 2: Read and Take Notes Questions and Connections (During 1 st Reading) Main Idea/Author’s Claim (After 1 st Reading) Details/Evidence (During 2 nd Reading) Gist Summary (After 2 nd Reading) Title: Social Media as Community Prompt Question: Should my school do “Shut Down Your Screen Week?” SECOND READ 1.What evidence does the author use to support his claim? a. Think statistics, studies, examples, expert quotes 2. Last, write a full summary of the article

Step 2: Read and Take Notes Check your 4 square organizer against this class example. 1.What questions did you have? 2.What connections did you make? Questions and Connections -What is a confidant? -What are they including as “social media?” -Why do Americans have fewer intimate relationships? -Really? A loss of close friends isn’t a loss of support? -I wouldn’t just call someone for help if they aren’t a close friend -What is pervasive? Main Idea/Author’s Claim The author claims that social media does not cause isolation, loss of intimacy, and social support. Title: Social Media as Community Prompt Question: Should my school do “Shut Down Your Screen Week?”

Step 2: Read and Take Notes Check your 4 square organizer against this class example. 1.What evidence does the author use to support his claim? 2.Think statistics, studies, examples, expert quotes Evidence / Details -Survey of 2,500 Americans found that people who use social media have more close friends -Pew Research study found that people who use social networking sites are half as likely to be socially isolated. -Social media users know people from many backgrounds -Many users also spend a lot of time socializing out side of the house. -Americans have fewer intimate relationships today. -People are more accessible because of technology Gist Summary In the article Social Media as Community, the communication professor Keith Hamption claims that social media actually builds community rather than limiting it. Hamption supports his claim with a number of studies which demonstrate that users of social media are more social than many of those who don’t. Title: Social Media as Community Prompt Question: Should my school do “Shut Down Your Screen Week?”

On Demand Writing Strategies Step 2: Read and Take Notes 1.Complete the same process with the article Is Google Making us Stupid? Questions and Connections (During 1 st Reading) Main Idea/Author’s Claim (After 1 st Reading) Details/Evidence (During 2 nd Reading) Gist Summary (After 2 nd Reading) Title: Prompt Question:

On Demand Writing Strategies Step 2: Read and Take Notes 1.Complete the same process with the article Attached to Technology and Paying a Price. Questions and Connections (During 1 st Reading) Main Idea/Author’s Claim (After 1 st Reading) Details/Evidence (During 2 nd Reading) Gist Summary (After 2 nd Reading) Title: Prompt Question:

Step 3: Prewriting 1.Fold your tan paper into 4 squares 2.Label each quadrant with the information below 3.What’s your side? (Claim) Introduction Hook: Background on the Topic: Standard View/Ongoing Debate: They Say/I Say #1: Summary/Quote of what they say: I say: Why it matters: They Say/I Say #2: Summary/Quote of what they say: I say: Why it matters: They Say/I Say #3: Summary/Quote of what they say: I say: Why it matters: Transition

Step 3: Prewriting They Say/I Say #4: Summary/Quote of what they say: I say: Why it matters: They Say/I Say #5: Summary/Quote of what they say: I say: Why it matters: They Say/I Say #6: Summary/Quote of what they say: I say: Why it matters: Conclusion: They Say: Summarize the strongest evidence supporting your claim + I Say: Your primary claim Transition + a hook for a lasting thought Transition Conclusion Transition Transition Conclusion Transition