1. Aim: How can we write a SCR to the prompt about plant structure?
Do now:
1. How many systems are there for a plant? _____________
2. Categorize the vocabulary into two systems.
Stem, root, seed, leaf, flower, fruit
__________ system
_________ system

3. Aim: How can we write a SCR to the prompt about plant structure?
Working in pair. Choose one part of the plant you think is the most important in the life of a plant. Explain why it is the most important.
Sentence starters:
I think _____ is the most important in the life of a plant, because____________________________.
I agree with you that________________________________, but I’d like to add another reason that__________________________.
I disagree with you that _______________________________. In my opinion, _____________________________________________.

4. Aim: How can we write a SCR to the prompt about plant structure?
After the pair discussion. Now report your pair result to the class.
The whole class could use the sentence starters to express your opinions.

5. Aim: How can we write a SCR to the prompt about plant structure?
What do you think? Do you still believe your
Original thought or you want to change after
Group discussion?
Writing.
Which plant structure do you think has the most important function in the life of a plant? Why do you think so?

6. Aim: How do we read SCR Prompt in preparation for the NYSESLAT test?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W A Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W B Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic.