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#7 Essay (Argument)Due 2/8/2013
#6 Essay (Compare/Contrast) Due 1/8/2013
#5 Essay (Persuasive) due 11/12/12 Persuasion Noun The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something: to prevail on (a person) to so something by advising or urging "In a persuasive essay, you pick one side of an argument and argue it with a goal of trying to convince others to agree. In a personal opinion essay, you state your opinion and use evidence/examples to show why it is your opinion, but your goal is not to convince others." http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?t=324466
Common Core Objectives: Writing ELA 9.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Writing ELA 9.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. Writing ELA 9.5 Focus on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. Writing ELA 9.5 Edit for convention. Should demonstrate command of 9th grade language standards Topic: Controversial issue that has at least two perspectives (it can be an ethical dilemma) Prewrite: Write a claim with three evidences (all in one concise, coherent sentence); outline a 6-paragraph essay Assignment: Write a 1.5 page, 6-part persuasive essay, meeting minimum criteria, on a controversial topic Objectives/I Can: Recognize both sides of an issue by seeing it in terms of a "spectrum" of thought vs. opposing dichotomies (either/or). Write a concise, coherent claim with three evidences Expand an evidence (reason) into a well-developed paragraph with at least three supports (details/examples) Write a well-developed concession (counter-claim) Write a concluding paragraph using analysis, text-to-self connections, synthesizing information; identifying the "so what" of an argument Write an effective, grade-level, 6-part persuasive essay following MLA format Paragraph #1) Claim/Thesis Statement with three evidences (reasons)--all in one coherent sentence. Paragraph #2) Develop evidence #1 using a minimum of three details/examples Paragraph #3) Develop evidence #2 using a minimum of three details/examples Paragraph #4) Develop evidence #3 using a minimum of three details/examples Paragraph #5 Concession/Counter-claim (the other side of the issue) Paragraph #6) Conclusion--use analysis, connections, restate, share opinion, identify the "so what" of the essay Persuasion Topics
#2 Essay due 9/21/12 Common Core Objective(s) Writing ELA 9.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Writing ELA 9.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Topic: detail a search for something positive (something beautiful, courageous, fun, interesting, attractive, breathtaking, incredible, loving,, etc.). Prewrite: read the book Something Beautiful (in-class power point). Assignment: Write a 1.5 page essay meeting minimum criteria on the different definitions of the traits above. Minimum of at least three perspectives (three interviews) and three examples for each of the three perspectives (minimum five paragraphs). Objectives: Recognize we see the world differently--even commonly defined terms. Reflect on what is valuable to you, and what is not. Practice the art of interview and taking notes. Organize a 5-paragraph essay (three traits sandwiched between a solid intro and solid conclusion). Show competency on Google Docs, write/submit grade level narrative paper on time, in MLA format. Paragraph #1) Introduction Paragraph #2) Define trait and give three examples Paragraph #3) Define same trait from a different perspective and give three examples Paragraph #4) Define same trait from a third perspective and give three examples Paragraph #5 Conclusion #1 Essay due 9/7/12 Common Core Objective(s) Writing ELA 9.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Writing ELA 9.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Topic: All About Me Prewrite: Bio-Poem--format from power point slide (as another student if you missed it). Need to complete even if late. Assignment: Write a 1.5 page essay meeting minimum criteria (MLA format, proofread, parent/peer response, grade level writing, identifiable beginning and ending, etc.) about who you are. Objectives--to show competency on Google Docs, write/submit grade level narrative paper on time in MLA format.. MLA Format on the left corner: Student Name Teacher Name Class, period, name of assignment Due date A strong conclusion includes: 1) the importance of the topic/opinion 2) a sense of completeness 3) a powerful final impression Conclusion suggestions: 1) Answer the question "so what?" (why is the paper useful/meaningful) 2) Synthesize as you summarize (don't just repeat things. Show how the points you made were not random, but that they fit together) 3) Give your readers something to think about. If the intro was general and then you got specific, do the opposite in the conclusion--go from specific to general. 4) Create a new meaning by showing how your ideas work together and create something new (the sum of a paper is worth more than its parts :-) 5) Ask a provocative question 6) Use a quotation 7) End with a warning 8) Universalize (compare to other situations) 9) Suggest results or consequences |
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