Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Wednesday, January 6, 2016


Argument Writing:  •A type of writing that states a position on a topic and defends it
Hook: •A sentence or sentences that will engage your reader – get their attention
l         Claim/Thesis: •A sentence that states your position and includes your main reasons
           Introduction:  •The first paragraph of an essay
           Topic Sentence: •The sentence near the beginning of the paragraph that states the central idea of the paragraph
          Background Information: •The information the reader needs to understand a topic and why it is being discussed
           Body Paragraph:  •A paragraph that comes between the introduction and the conclusion
           Transitions:  Words or groups of words that connect ideas and show relationships
           Formal Style:  Writing that does not include contractions or the pronouns "you" or "I"
           Reasons:  Logical main points to support a claim
           Evidence:  Facts, examples, statistics, etc. that support a claim
           Explanation:  explains the evidence and shows how it supports your reasons/claim
           Counterclaim/Opposing Claim:  an opposing argument; something the other side would say 
           Rebuttal:  proving why a counterclaim (opposing claim) is wrong using reasons and evidence
           Conventions:  correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation
           Citation:  giving the source of the evidence 
           Conclusion:  sums up the main point of the whole essay 


You could study these terms using a Quizlet at https://quizlet.com/_1mpfek



  Today the teacher will check your Thesis Sentences  on your argument essay organizer,  and you will write more on your essay.
Your test on Argument Writing Vocabulary is today!

Your overall term spelling test is next time!
Spelling practice:  https://quizlet.com/102626513/learn 

Study for the Argument Vocabulary Post Test.
Quizlet for argument vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/_1mpfek
(Notice that Quizlet provides you with several different ways to study for the test.)
Important Note: When we take the argument vocabulary post test (in Term 2), you will be expected to know ALL of the terms and their definitions. 
The overall argument vocabulary test will be on January 5/6.
Or see:   

Argument



Announcements and Reminders:
                                                                 



Second Term ends on January 12.
The last day to hand in late, revised, or extra credit work is 
January 6 -- today.

  • The post-test on argument terms will be today. 
  • The test on all of your second term spelling words will be on this Thursday/Friday. 
             (See the tab on this blog for Spelling 2015-2016.)



Targets for Today:

Students will recognize the parts of an argument essay, and be able to write a basic argument essay.




Today’s  Agenda: 

argument writing


a type of writing that states a position on a topic and defends it






1. Read, Think, and Write: Prewrite and Write 


A Burning Issue!
Write this in your composition book under "Notes and Quickwrites."

  • Choose one of the claims below.
  • Copy it.
  • Read the articles you are given.
  • List at least three reasons why it is true.
  • Write a thesis sentence using your claim and reasons.  
  • Write down two citations, using either informal or parenthetical citation:
            Informal citation:  According to the Association of Disgruntled Students, eighty-five percent of middle school and high school students do not get the recommended amount of sleep. 
           Parenthetical citation:  Eighty-five percent of middle school and high school students do not get the recommended amount of sleep (Schools Should Start Later). 
  • Begin writing an argument essay to support the claim you chose.
Claims:

Making new year's resolutions is helpful.

 or

 Making new year's resolutions is harmful.




2. Look at another Example  of an Argument Essay 

Model Essay on another subject to review:
http://www.ccsdut.org/webpages/scarles/files/bike-helmets-1.pdf

and discuss argument vocabulary terms.


3.  Take the post-test on vocabulary for argument writing.
You must earn 100% on this test to earn your points, so plan to retake it if you didn't get full points the first (or second) time. 



4.  (Receive a list of transitions -- if you haven't.)  Add transitions to your organizer.

Transition Words and Phrases for Effective Writing Writing ...


5. Your argument essay graphic organizer : 
Use two pieces of paper.  
Fold them in half (hamburger-wise) together.  Leave one inside the other and place one staple to hold them together. 
  
Collect two  or more ideas for a CLAIM with three reasons why it is true. (prewriting)
Fold up this part.
Your Chosen Claim and Reasons written as a Thesis Sentence
Introduction Paragraph  (Hook,  Background Knowledge,   Thesis Sentence with Reasons)


Body Paragraph: Reason #1 why your claim is true  with EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION (WARRANT)
Possible  transitions:

Body Paragraph: Reason #12why your claim is true  with EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION (WARRANT)
Possible  transitions:

Body Paragraph: Reason #3 why your claim is true  with EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION (WARRANT)
Possible  transitions:

Body Paragraph: COUNTERCLAIM  with refutation (why it is not true or not important)
Possible  transitions:

Conclusion
Possible  transitions:






If You Were Absent:
See above. 
Another Example of an Argument Essay: 

Argument Essay Topics


Making Resolutions: Good or Bad?

http://www.marquette.edu/magazine/recent.php?id=1325711917&subaction=showfull

 http://ideas.time.com/2013/12/30/new-years-resolutions-are-bad-for-you/

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