Creating quality examples for argument essays

Big Idea: Constructing Strong Arguments

Learning Target: understand the argument essay format and process

Reading: We will read for ten minutes. You should be done with your next book by November 30th.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. Minilesson for brain storming good examples.
2. Continue annotating trigger warnings article.

Homework:

1. Vocabulary list D is due on Friday.
2. RDW Extended Metaphor is due on Friday.

Grade Argument Essay #2

Big Idea: Constructing Strong Arguments

Learning Target: understand the argument essay format and process

Reading: We will read for ten minutes. You should be done with your next book by November 30th.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. Create new vocabulary list
2. Decide on date for book food activity
3. Self-assess last timed writing
1. Color code your essay
2. Use the comments from the Global Commentary to give yourself a grade and make three writing goals

Homework:

1. Vocabulary list D is due on Friday.
2. RDW Extended Metaphor is due on Friday.

Catch Up Day

Big Idea: Constructing Strong Arguments

Learning Target: understand the argument essay format and process

Reading: We will read for ten minutes. You should be done with your next book by November 30th.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. Catch up day. Work on anything you want. Don't be noisy. Treat the guest teacher with respect.

Homework:

1. Vocabulary list D is due today.
2. RDW Extended Metaphor is due today.

How to write a good argument

Big Idea: Constructing Strong Arguments

Learning Target: understand the argument essay format and process

Reading: We will read for ten minutes. You should be done with your next book by November 30th.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. Examining evidence and transitions in a top argument essay.
2. Brainstorm topics you know a lot about in your English Journal.
3. Annotate the article from Monday together.

Homework:

1. Vocabulary list D is due on Friday.
2. RDW Extended Metaphor is due on Friday.

Genetic Fallacy

Big Idea: Constructing Strong Arguments

Learning Target: understand the argument essay format and process

Reading: We will read for ten minutes. You should be done with your next book by November 30th.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. 5 Steps to a Five Reading practice
2. Genetic Fallacy partner assignment

Homework:

1. Vocabulary list D is due on Friday.
2. RDW Extended Metaphor is due on Friday.

Guest teacher day

Big Idea: Constructing Strong Arguments

Learning Target: understand the argument essay format and process

Reading: We will read for ten minutes. You should be done with your next book by November 30th.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. Complete assignments on AP Classroom
1. Unit multiple choice
2. FRQ short answer
2. Work on anything you are missing or behind on.

Homework:

1. Vocabulary list D is due on Friday.
2. RDW Extended Metaphor is due on Friday.

Examining Other People's arguments

Big Idea: Constructing Strong Arguments

Learning Target: understand the argument essay format and process

Reading: We will read for ten minutes. You should be done with your next book by November 30th.

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. Write sample introductions based on the prompts we looked at last Friday.
2. Begin annotating article for discussion.
1. describe line of reasoning
1. make connections between sections
2. look for methods of development
3. chart your Thoughts, Questions, and Epiphanies.

Homework:

1. Vocabulary list D is due on Friday.
2. RDW Extended Metaphor is due on Friday.