Youth speak out about issues

Schedule  May 5th - May 9th (generating ideas/planning/researching)  May 13th - May 16th (drafting)  May 19th - May 23rd (revising/editing)  May 26th - May 30th (publishing)  June 2nd - June 6th (presenting)

Brainstorm Ideas  Choose a questions and take 1 minute to discuss - What changes would you like to see? - What changes would you make if you had the power to do so? - What change is at your fingertips?

Watch Video Clips  m8uEo5vU m8uEo5vU  9caYw-Y 9caYw-Y  omUy-ds omUy-ds *** What do you notice?***

What do you notice?  Props  Humor  Gestures  Know your audience  Give real life examples  Quote an expert  Use technical language  Express yourself with voice!  Visuals  Use “we” or “us”  Put yourself in someone else’s shoes

How to Make a Plan 1) Choose your topic 2) Decide if you’re for or against? 3) Choose your top 3 arguments 4) Support your arguments with 3 pieces of evidence and examples

What makes a good topic?  You’re passionate about it  You know a lot about it  You can back it up with evidence ***Have a look at the list of topics***

Website Survey Interview

Research  You have 3 arguments that need to be supported with 3 pieces of evidence (your research)  The 3 types of research you can use are: - Websites - Interviews - Surveys

Websites 1) Find a website that supports your argument 2) Write down the website address 3) Take point form notes

How to Prepare your Survey 1) Topic 2) Your name 3) Questions (leave LOTS of space) - Yes/No question - Multiple choice question - Short answer question 4) Post on bulletin board in classroom

How to Prepare your Interview 1) Topic 2) Your Name 3) Your Interviewee’s name 4) A time to contact them 5) Questions (make sure you leave space for responses) 6) Conduct your interview (on your own time)

Use Model Text  Read your text: Has Reality TV gone too far? A = Arguments (opinions) E = Evidence (examples, proof) T = Transition words OS = Opening Statement CS = Closing Statement

Working Words to your Advantage 8 people agreed with me 8/10 people think that reality TV has gone too far 80% of people agree with me that reality TV has gone too far

Writing Transition Words - In my opinion, - I strongly believe… - I fully agree… - I completely disagree… - According to… - On one hand, - On the other hand, - Research shows that…

Quoting your evidence  According to Mr. McGinnis (Department on Oceans), “Pollution in our oceans is of paramount concern”.  According to research, 90% of students in grade 6 felt that they had been bullied in the past.  The article (Healthy Food) said that…

Revising & Editing Workshop  This will take place during class time