Week 4 ­ argumentative writing

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September 25, 2014

Sep 21­5:27 PM

Learning Targets and

Success Criteria

Students will be able to:• define roots and recall words

> write out words and definitions in Writer’s Notebook • identify various types of nouns

> play the noun identification game• define Power and relate it to social setting familiar to them> begin planning research for argumentative paper

MonSept 22

Sep 21­5:22 PM

Word Part Study ­ Roots

Root 3 Examples Meaning

anni (annu, enni)

aster (astr)aud (aus)auto (aut)bibl

Root Word: no prefix or suffixCreate words from the root ­ you may add

prefixes and/or suffixes

Sep 21­5:22 PM

Collective NounsCollective nouns refer to GROUPS of people, places, things, or ideas. A collective noun is singular if its members act as a single unit, but plural if its members perform individual actions.EXAMPLES:

The jury is ready to render its verdict. (single unit)

The jury are hopelessly deadlocked in their opinions. (individual actions)

Sep 21­5:23 PM

Com

pound Nouns

EXAMPLES:

Shaun White won the Olympic gold in snowboarding.

My bedroom is painted red with posters all over the walls.

We bought a six­pack of sodas for the class party.

Jonathan is vice president of the senior class.

A COMPOUND NOUN is a noun that consists of two or more complete nouns. The words may be linked together in a single new word, joined by hyphens, or written separately.

Sep 21­5:22 PM

Plurals vs. Possessives

Sep 21­5:23 PM

Power in Social Settings

Week 4 ­ argumentative writing

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September 25, 2014

Sep 21­5:22 PM

Power in Social SettingsPre­Assessm

ent Task

What kinds of power matter in a social setting?

Select a picture, create a drawing or take a photograph that illustrates some aspect of power that matters in a social setting

Write a paragraph (in your Writer's Notebook) that defines the aspect of power portrayed in the picture, drawing or photograph.

Due Wednesday

Sep 21­5:23 PM

How is power created, shared, or controlled in public spaces?

> After conducting observational research, reading texts, and writing to define aspects of power

> Write an argumentative essay that defines an aspect of power identified in a single social setting and explains the impact on people.

> Be sure to support your position with evidence from observational research and/or texts.

> Write a reflection that examines the ways your writing has been impacted by studying and writing about power.

Post Assessment Task for Argumentative Unit

Sep 21­5:23 PM Sep 21­5:27 PM

Learning Targets and

Success Criteria

Students will be able to:• understand and identify independent and dependent clauses> read through grammar worksheet on clauses> rewrite and fix errors in paragraph > identify clauses within own reading

• read independently> silently read for 30 minutes

TueSept 23

Sep 22­5:17 PM

Bell Ringer First read through and define clauses and why they are important in writing then:

In Writer's Notebook, rewrite the following paragraph correcting all sentence fragments.

It's a Good ThingThe emission control system is one invention. That has

reduced air pollution from automobile exhausts. The system helps to eliminate harmful gases. Which can escape into the air and affect its quality. In many states, cars are inspected. If a car does not pass a series of tests that measure its emissions. It must be repaired and retested.

Sep 22­5:27 PM

After Reading PRT:• Using your Personal Reading Book choose one

paragraph of at least 5 sentences • Make two columns in your Writer‛s Notebook –

with Ind. and Dep. clauses• Identify all ind/dep clauses within the paragraph –

You should have at least 5 entries with 5 sentences but there will prob be more

IndependentClause

DependentClause

Week 4 ­ argumentative writing

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September 25, 2014

Sep 21­5:27 PM

Learning Targets andSuccess Criteria

Students will be able to:• show understanding of root meanings> complete chart in Writer’s Notebook

• critically observe the world> participate in apple activity> share viewpoints on power

WedSept 24

Sep 21­5:22 PM

Word Part Study ­ Roots

Root 3 Examples Meaning

chroncorpdermdormfin

Root Word: no prefix or suffixCreate words from the root ­ you may add

prefixes and/or suffixes

Sep 23­3:44 PM

"No two people see the same thing. What people see depends on what previous visual and conceptual experience has taught them."

‐ Thomas Kuhn

Sep 23­3:44 PM

Argument writers live as: • reflective observers to form claims about their world and construct facts and testimonies to support their claims.

Point #1

Obser

vation

al Rese

arch

depends on individuals who watch and take notes that are SPECIFIC and DETAILED so they can reflect on these notes later and draw conclusions and make claims about what they see

Sep 21­5:23 PM

How is power created, shared, or controlled in public spaces?

> After conducting observational research, reading texts, and writing to define aspects of power

> Write an argumentative essay that defines an aspect of power identified in a single social setting and explains the impact on people.

> Be sure to support your position with evidence from observational research and/or texts.

> Write a reflection that examines the ways your writing has been impacted by studying and writing about power.

Post Assessment Task for Argumentative Unit

Sep 23­3:54 PM

You need to:• examine and study your world• define an issue • argue for recognition of this issue • explain the impact it has on

individuals and/or society

Final Assessment Task

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September 25, 2014

Sep 23­3:54 PM

Apple Activity

No Discussion, Only Writing

Write what you see ....

Sep 23­3:54 PM

Apple Activity

With Blue Partner then Yellow Partner:• Compare your "notes"• What do you find? What color was the

apple? Size? Type?• Did you see the same thing? What did

you see differently?

Sep 23­4:03 PM

Argument Writers:reflect on what they see and how their experience impacts their thinking about what they see

Share your pictures that show power and your paragraph with your Blue Partner

Sep 23­4:07 PM

What are the viewpoints? Similar or varied?

Experience impacts the way we see things

Sep 23­4:03 PM

Reflect with your YELLOW PARTNER about how your personal view of the world impacts how you see and explain things

Sep 23­4:11 PM

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September 25, 2014

Sep 23­4:11 PM Sep 23­4:11 PM

Sep 21­5:27 PM

Learning Targets andSuccess Criteria

Students will be able to:• understand and explain prepositional phrases> complete in Writer’s Notebook

• critically observe the world> share and reflect on observational

research> create theories based on research> create a poster to show theory

ThuSept 25

Sep 24­9:10 PM

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that provides information about the relationship between the subject of a sentence and other elements within the sentence. • A prepositional phrase must contain a

preposition AND a noun or pronoun, which serves as the object of the preposition.

Jessica struggled to move beyond her limitations.I only eat hot dogs without relish.After dawn, we cooked a very delicious breakfast.I dodged the baseball hit at me.The young couple kissed and danced in circles.

In your Writer's Notebook, write at least 6 sentences that contain prepositional phrases using the following prepositions:

abovebeneathby

sincetowarduntil

Sep 24­9:22 PM

Argument writers create theories about their evidence.

What is a

Theory?

The motivation (in your opinion) behind the action

REVIEW and REFLECT on the research you have gathered• If you have partners ­ this is the time to share your info

Sep 24­9:42 PM

Use a Concept Map to organize your research ­ what types of Power did you observe?

Week 4 ­ argumentative writing

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September 25, 2014

Sep 24­9:42 PM

Develop at least 2 theories about the kinds of power and the impact of this type of power on individuals in the location

Theories = motivation behind the action• need SPECIFIC actions, conversations or details to support your theory Example:1. The football coaching staff has expert power over the players as they

control the situations on the field.> coaches calling plays from sideline; players listening to coaches during the

timeouts; players and coaches communicating on the field2. Parents in the stands have the power to feel rewards through watching their

sons play football.> constant cheering and positive remarks towards players on the field; hugs

and handshakes after the game

Sep 24­9:57 PM

Create a Poster to define one kind of power you observed in your research.

State your theory and include photos, drawings, charts, bullets of evidence to support your theory.

Assignment

Sep 21­5:27 PM

Learning Targets andSuccess Criteria

Students will be able to:• make words from parts (prefix, suffix, root)

> complete in Writer’s Notebook • read and talk to generate new meanings

> interpret Psychology Today article> look for identify “kernels’ within own research and share

results> respond to how your thinking is changing

FriSept 26