Milestone 4:

Writing Effectively

Putting it together. You have done a lot of work exploring your selected topic. It is time to begin integrating the information and create an argument.

Stepping Stone 1: A first impression can never be changed. Many times we make quick judgements and decide many things after a first impression. Is this a person that I could be friends with? Is this a person that I like? Is this person kind? The same is true when you start your paper. It is your readers' first impression. Because we don't get a second chance at a first impression it is important that we take the time to make it right.

Introduction #M4A8

Step 1: Open and make a copy of the Google slide located on the right.

Step 2: Read through the information and complete the required slides.

Step3: Once complete turn into Slate.

Hook

Thesis #M4A9

Step 1: Watch the video on the right about writing a thesis.

Step 2: Open the graphic organizer to create your own thesis statement.

Step 3: Turn in the organizer in through Slate.

Thesis

Stepping Stone 2: Once we have created the introduction,we can continue on to proving our thesis correct with valid evidence that supports and proves our reasoning.

Transitional Statements #M4A10

Step 1: Open and complete the note-catcher located to the right, while viewing the video called transitions.

Step 2: Open and make a copy of the graphic organizer below. Complete all of the required steps.

Step 3: Turn in the note catcher and the body paragraphs sheet through Slate

Building the counterclaim and rebuttal

Transitional Statement Note Catcher

Stepping Stone 3: Once we have developed our argument and supported our ideas with evidence, it is time to conclude. This is the readers' final experience with your essay, so just like the introduction, it is one of the most important paragraphs you write.

Conclusion/Rough Draft #M4A11

Step 1: Open and make a copy of the graphic organizer below.

Step 2: Watch the video called Concluding paragraph on the right.

Step 3: As you watch, fill out the "What needs to be done for this step" column of the graphic organizer.

Step 4: Then finish the organizer by creating what you will write for the conclusion paragraph of your paper.

Step 5: Turn into Slate.

Step 6: Take all of the things you have completed in Milestone 4 to create your rough draft.

Step 7: Turn rough draft into Slate as well as the conclusion graphic organizer

Copy of Conclusion paragraph

Academic Language #M4A12

Step 1: Open and make a copy of the note taking document located to the right.

Step 2: Watch the video "Academic Language" and as you watch the video complete the note catcher.

Step 3: Open your rough draft and make a copy of it. Highlight all of the contractions, personal pronouns, and repeated words. In parenthesis ( ) next to the highlighted word write what you will change it to.

Example: I (leave out) don't ( leave out) think that (leave out) students should be allowed to have their cellphones in school 'cuz (because) it's (it is) too much of a distraction. You (Some) may say students need their phones to stay in contact with their parents, but parents could call the school.

Step 4: Turn in the note catcher and your rough draft with the highlighted text through Slate.

Academic Language Note Catcher

Peer Review #M4A13

Step 1: Have either a trusted peer or your mentor help edit your paper.

Step 2: Print out both the checklist and the paper for them to use when reading through your paper.

Step 3: Take a picture of the the checklist and turn it in through Slate. Keep the hard copy to help make the necessary corrections to your paper.

Argument Checklist

Performance Task #M4PT7 Final Draft

Performance Task 7 on: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, & 2.6

Step 1: Make all of the corrections suggested by your peer.

Step 2: Make sure you have all of the required elements needed for your desired score. The graded competencies are located to the right.

Step 3: Turn in completed final draft to Slate.

*Remember the performance task is the opportunity to show what you know and demonstrate you have mastered the content. Take your time and turn in your BEST work.

2.1 arg

2.3 arg

2.5 arg

2.2 arg

2.4 arg

2.6 arg

Ensure that your credit slip is correctly filled out and turn it in to your teacher.

Stop

Before moving onto the next milestone complete the following steps:

Open the Competency Dashboard in Slate.
Get your ELA credit slip.
Using the scores in the Competency Dashboard fill in your credit slip.
Conference with your teacher about your score and how that translates into a percentage.

Congratulations! You have finished another course!

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