In this lesson students will be applying their knowledge of argument essays. Students will identify the different components of the argument, evaluate the authors effectiveness, and score the writing based on the Common Core Standards.
Argument Writing Review: Information About Argument Writing
Lesson:
1. Review the What Is An Argument PowerPoint which describes every element of an Argument paper.
2. Read the argument paper Cameras In Classrooms and score the paper using the Argument Grading Sheet.
3. With your group, have a discussion as to how you scored the paper. Drop the highest and lowest score and calculate the average of the remaining papers.
4. Read Technology: The Backbone of Society and score the paper using the Argument Grading Sheet.
5. With your group, have a discussion as to how you scored the paper. Drop the highest and lowest score and calculate the average of the remaining papers.
6. After reading the two papers, choose two to three elements or techniques that you would like to incorporate into your writing. Elements of Writing Exit Ticket