Monday
Writing Prompt – Review the main points of Connotation and Denotation, and explain why word choice is important.
MAZE Activity – Write the word within the parentheses that makes sense with the rest of the passage.
Connotation/Denotation Review
Flocabulary – Word Choice
Cloze Notes – Interactive Lyrics
Pick Just the Right Word Activity
Word Choice Quiz
5 words - Same denotation, different connotations, explain differences,
have a range of positive and negative or differences to explain
15 minutes of Membean due each day! (75)
· 3-5 days
· 10-15 minutes per day
· 75 minutes per week
Read 30 minutes each day.
Tuesday
Writing prompt – Why do people disagree? How do you resolve disagreements? How do you get your way?
MAZE Activity – Write the word within the parentheses that makes sense with the rest of the passage.
Key Elements of Argumentation Overview
Collaborative Google Slide Presentation
Find the web link assigned to your group. Work as a team to create a 5-6 slide Google presentation explaining the essential information on key elements of argumentation.
(Hint – Should include: what is argumentation, reasons, claim, warrant, acknowledgement/response)
Tables 1 and 2 The Five Questions of Argument
Tables 3 and 4 What Makes an Argument?
Tables 5 and 6 Argument Chart
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BELOW!!
The Five Parts of Argument (Plus One)
PRESENTATIONS!
15 minutes of Membean due each day! (75)
· 3-5 days
· 10-15 minutes per day
· 75 minutes per week
Read 30 minutes each day.
Wednesday
Writing prompt – Review the following elements of argument: reasons, claim, warrant, acknowledgement/response.
MAZE Activity – Write the word within the parentheses that makes sense with the rest of the passage.
Key Elements of Argumentation Overview
FINISH AND BE READY TO PRESENT Collaborative Google Slide Presentation
Find the web link assigned to your group. Work as a team to create a 5-6 slide Google presentation explaining the essential information on key elements of argumentation.
(Hint – Should include: what is argumentation, reasons, claim, warrant, acknowledgement/response)
Tables 1 and 2 The Five Questions of Argument
Tables 3 and 4 What Makes an Argument?
Tables 5 and 6 Argument Chart
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BELOW!!
The Five Parts of Argument (Plus One)
PRESENTATIONS!
15 minutes of Membean due each day! (75)
· 3-5 days
· 10-15 minutes per day
· 75 minutes per week
Read 30 minutes each day.
Thursday
Writing prompt – Give me a written overview of the argumentation process. (WHAT DID WE RESEARCH YESTERDAY?)
MAZE Activity – Write the word within the parentheses that makes sense with the rest of the passage.
Writing prompt – Explain the key element of reasoning in persuasion.
Membean
Complete the assigned activity. The worksheet can be found in the Notes/Handout section.
Each table will be presented with a hard copy. Use the online version for your reference.
I will collect the hard copy from each table at the end of class.
Tables 1(pro) and 2(con) School uniforms should be mandatory.
Tables 3 (pro) and 4 (con) Students should not be allowed to bring outside food and drink to school.
Tables 5(pro) and 6 (con) The federal government should pass laws restricting electronic usage for children.
Once you have filled in the charts, create an outline for debate, including possible arguments OPPOSITE of your side. How will you handle them?
EXTRA CREDIT - Create a series of six memes with your claims and counterclaims. If you do not understand the instructions, you are not ready for this assignment.
15 minutes of Membean due each day! (75)
· 3-5 days
· 10-15 minutes per day
· 75 minutes per week
Read 30 minutes each day.
Friday
Library Book Exchange
Writing prompt – What is the difference between negotiation and argument? How about disagreeing?
MAZE Activity – Write the word within the parentheses that makes sense with the rest of the passage.
Key Elements of Argumentation – Would You Rather Debate Activity
Include each of the following in your choice:
Claim
Reasons
Evidence
Counterclaims
15 minutes of Membean due each day! (75)
· 3-5 days
· 10-15 minutes per day
· 75 minutes per week
Read 30 minutes each day.