Monday, April 17, 2017

Argumentative Essay

April 17, 2017

E.Q: Argue whether or not the American Dream is real.
Research the topic to support your claim.
Create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.
Obj: I can argue whether or not the American Dream is real.
I can research the topic to support my claim.
I can create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.

Starter: 

Respond to the prompt below in approximately five sentences.
Make sure your are arguing why you deserve the day off.

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Vocabulary:

Word: Argumentative Essay
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Read through the picture below.

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Activity: 


Read through the instructions and rubric.

Then, begin researching this topic to support your argument.

Take Cornell notes to gather information.

Remember, that you need to have at least THREE outside sources.

Use the graphic organizer to help you.  This is a requirement for your writing process.

Additional Helpful Resources

Closure:

What are two potential sources that you would like to read?
Why are you considering these?


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