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RTLFollow-up
Writing to Achieve Training #2October 28nd
5th Grade
Welcome… Changes to future WTA trainings:
4th Grade: January 15th Research Report Writing
5th Grade: February 5th Research Report Writing
6th Grade: February 4th Research Report Writing
RTL Follow-Up…
Goal for the next hour…Analyze student writing
Select anchor papers for each score
Key Components of RTL
Understanding of literary work – theme Traits Specific references to text / prior knowledge -
evidence Writing strategies
Multiple paragraphs Introductory / summary, supporting, conclusion
Writing Conventions Sentence structure / punctuation
Analyze Student Writing Strengths and Needs
Categorize student writing into 4 stacks Begin with stack #1(those with a score of 1) On the summary sheet
Summarize the strengths using factual statements (For example: 50% of students scoring a 1 understand theme).
Summarize the needs using factual statements and list the students who need extra support
Repeat process with remaining stacks
If you did not bring student writing, consider strengths and needs based on teacher observation, thus far.
Sharing Student Writing Strengths and Needs
Share Your summary with your partner Ideas for addressing needs
Whole group chart strengths and needs Ideas for addressing needs
Planning time will be available this afternoon
RTL Anchor Papers
SELECT Once you have a summary for each stack, select
one paper from each stack that best demonstrates that score.
SCORE Use the rubric to score each anchor paper
(genre, writing strategies, writing conventions) This will provide you with a current anchor paper for 1, 2, 3, 4. As you get closer to the end of the trimester, you may want to re-assess
to see if you need to replace it.
Break (9:45-10:00)
Persuasive Writing Tool Kit
Persuasive Writing Information
Writing prompts will be electronically emailed to you in a couple of weeks.
Writing pacing guide: Persuasive Writing: November 23rd-March 12th
Trimester 2 Benchmark Testing Dates: March 15-19th
Table Group: Create a poster that answers the following:
Why teach persuasive writing?
What are the essential components of a persuasive piece?
What specific skills should kids demonstrate?
**Whole group debrief to follow**
Why Do Persuasive Writing?
It provides a life skill. Students learn to use words to promote their
ideas, rather than force. Media Literacy -- helps students recognize
when, how and by whom they are being persuaded to do something so that they can be discriminating in their decisions.
It helps students organize their thoughts in a convincing way.
Why Do Persuasive Writing?
“The pen is mightier than the sword…”
“There is no conversation more boring than the one where everyone agrees.”
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Why Do Persuasive Writing?
2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)
2.3 Discern main ideas and concepts presented in texts, identifying and assessing evidence that supports those ideas.
Why Do Persuasive Writing?
2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
2.4 Write persuasive letters or compositions: a. State a clear position in support of a proposal. b. Support a position with relevant evidence. c. Follow a simple organizational pattern. d. Address reader concerns.
Forms of Persuasive Writing
Advertisements or posters Letters Compositions / Essays Speeches / Debate
The Big Picture
In persuasive writing, students are expected to… Take a position Support their position with clear evidence
Anticipate their audience’s reaction Have counter arguments ready
Summarize or restate their position
Teaching From Part to Whole
Advertisements…
Goal: To have students identify the position being taken and
the supporting evidence or examples. To have students recognize the use of persuasive
language. To have students transfer this information to a
persuasive writing note page.
Note: Ads generally do not present the opposing viewpoint or rebuttal.
Using Ads to Teach Persuasion
Client Testimonial
Using Ads to Teach Persuasion
Program Endorsement
Using Ads to Teach Persuasion
More practice – transferring to print In pairs, using a magazine ad, complete a note
page. (5 min to complete and turn in) Note pages will be shuffled and redistributed
Match the note page you now have to the correct ad
Write a rebuttal using the ‘Opposing View’ note page
Using Ads to Teach Persuasion
Media LiteracyDesign your own cereal boxDesign your ads
http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/advertisingtricks/
Activity
1. Design your own cereal box / ad.
2. Teacher assigns key components to include.
3. Use the opposing view note page
In pairs, discuss
I will use ads to teach these key components of persuasive writing: _______________ and ____________________
I will do this for ____________ (length of time / dates)
Deconstructing Text
Goal To have students identify the position being taken in
text, the reasons, and the supporting evidence or examples.
To have students identify the counter argument and rebuttal in text.
To have students recognize the use of persuasive language and language frames.
To have students transfer this information to a persuasive writing organizer.
Deconstructing Text Practice
Process Locate the following & transfer
to organizer: Position Counter argument Rebuttal Conclusion Note: Subsequent practice can
have students locate persuasive language.
HM English Text, page 404.
Think about the Gradual Release Model
I do / You do
Practice in Class
Identifying reasons and collecting evidence from text
Gradual Release
How much practice will your students need before completing a graphic organizer on their own topic? Pre-Write
How to Write a Persuasive Composition
Pre-Write Identify the topic of the composition Choose your position on the topic List all of the reasons supporting your position From the list choose three of the strongest
reasons Find and note evidence to support each reason Determine the counter argument and address
these concerns
How to Write a Persuasive Composition
Draft1. Write your composition in at least five paragraphs with
the following elements:a. Introduction which states a clear position and reasonsb. Three supporting paragraphs which include evidence for
each reasonc. The counter argument and how you would address the
reader’s concernsd. A strong conclusion that restates the position and reasons
Edit / Revise1. Reread, edit, and revise your composition
Develop a Persuasive Composition
Work in a triad Choose a topic from the list provided Develop a graphic organizer Write a persuasive composition Use the checklist to ensure you included the key
components Use the rubric to score your composition or the
sample provided
These will be stored in the curriculum locker as resources for all to share
Planning & Collaboration Time
Task One Plan your RTL instruction (remaining 3 weeks) Plan 2nd trimester Persuasive writing
Task Two – Choose one of the following: Collaborate with colleagues: peruse resources, share
ideas/instructional practices Use lab to gather or create needed resources Private questions/coaching - Tina Uploading into Curriculum Locker - Margaret
Questions?
Complete the presentation check form and turn in.
Thank you!
Teacher Resources
Ideas for Persuasive Writing Prompts
Uniforms in school Skateboards on campus Junk food on campus Pay for chores at home Homework Cafeteria food quality Where to go on a fieldtrip Length of school day Children should not be able to eat sugary breakfast
cereals
Persuasive Language Framesfor stating your position: In my opinion
I believe that…
It seems obvious to me that…
Although not everybody would agree, my position is…
Persuasive Language Framesfor supporting your position: I have several reasons for arguing this
point of view. My first reason is…Another reason is… There are several points I want to make to
support my point of view. A further point they make is…
Persuasive Language Framesfor considering the counter arguments:
Some argue that… They say (claim, hold, maintain) that… On the other hand, there are many who
disagree with the idea that… Yet some argue vehemently that… However, there are several reasons to
oppose this point of view.
Persuasive Language Framesfor restating your position: After looking closely at both sides of the
issue and the evidence, I believe it is best to…
The advantages of…outweigh the disadvantages of…
Even thought the issue has two sides, I think I have shown that…
Persuasive Language Framesfor restating your position: Based on the evidence so far, we
should…because… What it comes down to is…versus… If we look closely at…, we should…
because…
Writing Checklist for PersuasiveConventions
Capital letters (beginning of sentences, names, dates).
Spelling Punctuation Neatness (Skip lines, don’t forget to
indent, space between words.)
Writing Checklist for PersuasiveContent
States a position about the topic. Describes points to support the position. Counterargument: addresses readers’
concerns or arguments against the position.
Optional: Provides evidence from research to support position.