Argumentative Writing

Hello Families,

We have already started working on argumentative essays in English class. I am teaching students how to use the Internet for research and what makes a credible source. Students are expected to write a 5-paragraph essay as well as create a bibliography.

Here are a list of the due dates by class:

Rooms 104 and 106:

• Rough draft: March 22
• Final draft: April 5

Rooms 105 and 103:

• Rough draft: April 1
• Final draft: April 12

Thank you for all of your support!

Below is a reference guide that shows students how to use the advanced search tool in Google. Click on the image to enlarge it.

To Write in Cursive or Not to Write?

Please complete the survey below. Once you have submitted your survey, allow your partner to complete it as well.

Handwriting Survey 

Argumentative Writing

Hello all!

For the next two weeks, students will be working on an argumentative essay. On Friday, we discussed the components of an argumentative piece, what makes a good argument, and the types of questions that the students can ask.

Information will be sent home this week outlining the details of the project. Thank you for your support!

Writing Contests!

Here is a link to a contest:

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/contest/kaa_about.asp

Keynote presentation

Keynote Project:

After visiting the museum and seeing the effects of genocide, you are now going to research current acts of genocide. With your group members, choose one of the following areas to report on:

·      Armenia

·      Cambodia

·      Rwanda

·      Darfur

You will create a presentation to promote awareness. On your glogster, you must include the following information:

1.     Describe the region(s) affected

2.     Describe who is involved in the conflict (victims, perpetrators, bystanders)

3.     Explain the cause of the conflict

4.     List the actions that must be taken for the genocide to end

Be sure to cite your sources! Here is a list of resources to use:

·      http://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/pages/genocide_today/107.php

·      http://www.ushmm.org/genocide/

·      http://www.genocidewatch.org/

·      http://endgenocide.org/

Paperman 2

Practicing Plot

After watching the video, complete the form with your partner.

Paperman Plot Check