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Persuasive Writing -Discuss model essay & annotate -Philosophical chairs (see ppt slides 3&4) -Read 2 opposing articles on cell phones -Decide claim/thesis statement -Complete graphic organizer on selected article -Choose interview answers to use for evidence/support -Write introduction with claim/thesis Homework: Complete graphic organizer Warm-up: Interview questions due, Read AR – DUE February 15th January 17
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Philosophical Chairs Rules Decide on position, raise hand to support claim Repeat or rephrase what the last person said Wait 3 seconds before responding Someone else on your side must talk before you can Stay in hot seat “neutral” for only 1 minute MOVE! Get up to show support for ideas expressed
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Philosophical Topics Cell phones disrupt classrooms. Cell phones help family relationships. Schools should ban student cell phone use.
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January 18 Persuasive Writing -Choose interview answers to use for evidence/support -Write 2 body paragraphs -Write 4 th paragraph - conclusion -Restate claim/thesis -Revise & edit -Peer edit Homework: Complete rough draft Warm-up: graphic organizer due
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January 19 Persuasive Writing - Peer edit - Publish Friday Expository Nonfiction -Literature book pgs. 898-899 Are Monsters Real? -Review Elements of Nonfiction: Text Features -Read Super Croc pgs. 900-904 -Complete Critical Analysis, pg. 905 (1-7) -Complete Grammar in Context, pg. 907 (1-4) Warm-up : label/highlight: claim, reason 1, support, reason 2, restate claim on rough draft
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January 20 Persuasive Essay -Pack for library: planner (computer ID & password), spiral, persuasive notes (articles, interview questions, statistics), and an AR book. -publish essay in library -Save printed copy in binder, turn in final draft on Monday -Read AR, test on computer
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