Revising Our Argument for Presentation Part 2

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Objective

SWBAT work as a team to revise the chosen argument and prepare for presentation.

Big Idea

Getting to the finish line is all about cooperation.

Lesson Author

Kristal Doolin

Corbin, KY

Grade Level

Seventh grade

Subjects

English / Language Arts

Writing

Persuasive Writing

Research Writing and Practices

Writing Process

persuasive evidence

argument (Composition)

research (Writing Process)

outlining

Standards

W.7.4

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

W.7.5

With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed

Warm Up

15 minutes

Give up Free Reading Time?

Today is Free Read Friday. (The link here takes will take you to an earlier lesson with my reflection explaining Free Read Friday.) Students will read their personal library books for the first 15 minutes of class.

Lesson/Group Work

20 minutes

Today, groups will listen to the screencast conferences I completed last night over the piece they have chosen for their presentation.

Using their collective knowledge and guidance from the screencast, they will work together to revise the text and complete any plans for multi-media, props, etc. I leave the creativity up to them.

I will circulate to assist and offer advice as needed. I love days like this…they are "in charge" of their learning.