Reading, Writing Assessments Introduction to Argument/Persuasion homework: Persuasion is all around us. Do Argument/Persuasion vocabulary crossword. Study for quiz. _______________
Week Three
Argument/Persuasion Exam 1 Building an Argument _______________
Week Four
Argument/Persuasion Exam 1A Role Plays Introducing: The Great Debate _______________
Week Five
Building an Argument Fact vs. Inference/Opinion Persuasive Strategies Honors Assignments Introduced _______________
Week Six
Building an Argument Fact vs. Opinion continued
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Week Seven
Teamwork The Great Debate _______________
Week Eight
Great Debate Narrative Great Debate Essay Honors Extras _______________
Weeks Nine-Ten
Writing Workshop Drafts Business Letters Honors Presentation Lessons homework: business letter first draft writing workshop first draft _______________
Week Eleven
Writing Workshop Revisions-Quick Conferences-Final Drafts Work Back/Grades -- Prepare for Student Led Conferences (reflections) Finish Honors Presentation Lessons Finish Great Debate Videos Business Letters Dream Act Debate Prep homework: business letter final draft progress reports _______________