Persuasive Writing

Monday: We had another formative assessment on Active and Passive Voice. Scores indicate the need for more work on this skill.

We are wrapping up our discussion on "Bonne Annee" and will have an assessment on that selection. The assessment will include a written component. I have attached a file to remind students of expectations with regard to that writing task.

Students have a template to follow that should ensure they meet the standards on the written part.

There are also 12 objective questions that go over the reading selection as well.

The best way to prepare for the assessment is to draft out original ideas and to re-read the story; it is short!

Tuesday: I modeled the paragraph for students, and reminded them that their paragraphs should have the following:

1. Short summary statement.

2. Thesis

3. Text Example #1 (Fact from the selection)

4. Extension #1 (How does the fact prove your thesis?)

5. Text Example #2 (Opinion example from the selection)

6. Extension #2 (How does the opinion statement prove the thesis?)

7. Text Example #3 (Anecdote from the selection)

8. Extension #3 (How does the anecdote prove the thesis?)

9. Concluding Statement (Goes back to the thesis and what you have proven the theme is!)

The Model I used in class is attached. (Linked here)

We began looking at two arguments: Should students be required to learn a second language? AND Should students be required to stay in school until 18? Students will be writing a persuasive essay on the second topic. There are four resources that will use to formulate this response. Their essay must include: (a) a claim, (b) evidence/reasons, (c) a counterclaim and rebuttal of that claim, and a conclusion.

Some students did not have their "Performance Assessment" in class, so they were not able to actively participate. Pages 12-15 should be completed for class on Thursday.