Quick Write: Write down one or two specific things you could use help, advice or support with in order to complete your argument essay.
Your argument essays are still in the drafting stage, but it is never too early to begin the editing process. Editors are most helpful in the earliest stages of the writing process. A good editor is like a shepherd. Your editor will guide you as you try to establish a precise and sophisticated claim, gather evidence and begin writing. This time, we are assigning "desks" in which students will be reading and editing each others' work for its compliance with a specific part of the rubric. Editing assignments are flexible depending on attendance. Extra points for those of you who step up to the plate for your peers. Still, you can get anyone you know to edit your work, including me. Just make an appointment.
Click here for the peer editing worksheet.
Click here to see the rubric.
Step 1: Put your name and title on the worksheet. Write one or two things you would like your editors to help you with in particular in the space provided at the top of the sheet OR you may wait until you feel you are further along in the process.
Step 2: Each student will be assigned "desks" for the day. Take your essay to any of the desks for editing as you are ready. Desk editors should read the essay for their assigned purpose each day. Editors should sign off on the section when editing for that part of the rubric has been completed.
Step 3: The assigned editor-in-chief each day is responsible for copy flow and for answering the two questions in the beginning of the sheet. Back-up editors will also be appointed so that no one edits their own essay.
Each student is responsible for turning in a completed editing sheet along with the final draft of the essay. A fully completed editing sheet provides evidence/documentation for the effort portion of your grade. Please be sure to complete and sign the "Effort Desk" section of your editing sheet yourself, adding any additional information that is helpful in evaluating the level of effort you put into your essay.
Argument Essay Guidelines
- Establish a sophisticated, precise and convincing claim, maintaining the focus across the essay. Explain what's at stake. Why is the topic important?
- Defend your position with a range of different types of evidence, facts, and information from the articles and videos we watched and discussed in class.
- Include any other research that you may have conducted independently.
- ADDRESS AND RESPOND TO COUNTERCLAIMS TO YOUR POSITION.
Draw your own conclusions.
Discussion Question!!!!
What was the most interesting question or comment you heard today in class? Put your thoughts on the comment section below and earn one extra credit Accountable Talk II point.
What's Due
- PowerPoint on the human behavior experiments
- Daily classwork/blog posts
- Independent reading book
***Don't forget to complete and turn in your "Six Elements of Engagement Daily Self-Tracker" before leaving class.
****Always check Engrade for your up-to-the-minute progress in this class.****
If you read this far, see me privately for the keen observer award. (Day two.)
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