Monday, April 24, 2017

Peer Edit

April 24 & 25, 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.
Organize your ideas in cohesive paragraphs.
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.
I can organize my ideas into cohesive paragraphs.

Starter: 

Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern for your rough draft if you still need to peer edit.
You will share this with your partner when you peer edit for additional feedback.

IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED BOTH PEER EDITs create a plus and delta for yourself so far.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Counter-Claim
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition:  an opposing claim
Your Definition: 
Activity: Give an example of a counter-claim to the statement listed: 
Pizza is the best food ever.
According to a 2016 study, "Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States" (cnbc.com).

Word: Refute
Part of Speech: Verb
Dictionary Definition:  to prove wrong by argument or evidence :  show to be false or erroneous
Your Definition: 
Activity:  Refute the counter-claim from above.

Argument: Claim, Counterclaim, & Rebuttal PowerPoint Lesson


Activity: 


Feedback is always helpful for improving a piece of writing.
You will have TWO people review your essay and complete the form.
Make sure that you are giving critical feedback and elaborating when it is appropriate.


2.  Revisions!

Review the instructions and rubric if necessary.

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.  


Reminder
Entire final draft due on Friday, April 28.

Additional Helpful Resources
MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

Closure:
What was the most helpful feedback from the peer edit?
Why was it so beneficial?

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