Just or Unjust
You Decide
In groups of 4, complete the following four parts of the research process in preparation for our class discussion. This will also help you select a side for the rgumentative essay you will write with your partners.
Arugmentative Essay
Part 2
Day 3- Class Discussion
I will hand back your annotations after evaluating your work, and we will discuss some of the highlights in class. We will discuss the direction of your argumentative essay during our work session.
By the end of the class period, you and your partners will submit which side you have chosen and a rationale on why you chose that side. Include information from the articles AND information from the class discussion.
Click here to submit your choice and rationale (be sure your rationale is at least 7-9 sentences but no more than 10 sentences!)
Part 2
Day 5- How to write an argumentative essay!
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Click on the word link below to watch several YouTube videos on writing an argumentative essay and links to exemplar essays.
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Link 1: TED talk- argumentative essay- Watch the video then complete the other links on TED talk (Think, Dig Deeper, ...And Finally)
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Link 2: Shortened version of key points for writing an argumentative essay.
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Link 3: Another example to help with a thesis statement.
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Link 4: Exemplar example of how to write an argumentative essay
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Link 5: Exemplar example of an argumentative essay. *Notice the header and title and citations!
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Link 6: This site will help you cite your sources!
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Part 4
Days 6-10- Argumentative Essay Writing Process
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Here is a link to your writing schedule we will use for days 6-10. There are directions and due dates on this document, and step-by-step directions for what to do each day with your partner that should be followed closely for full credit. Be sure to check off each box as we work through the task!
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In class, I will be available to walk around to help with each of the steps of your writing process during our writing days.