Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
Analyze learning experiences and providing useful feedback
Write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant & sufficient evidence
Develop claims fairly and thoroughly
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone
Working with peers to respond to questions that probe reasoning, refining arguments
Demonstrate knowledge of essay editing including organization, sentence fluency, and conventions

AGENDA:
In pods, students will research a topic
They will keep a t-chart of pro and con
Write a thesis statement for both sides of the chart
Independently, complete a persuasive essay either for or against

HOMEWORK:

Persuasive Papers due at the beginning of class Wednesday, Feb. 12th, with the t-chart and any other brainstorming papers.
Graffiti project (book report) due March 3rd