Transcript Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing
Supporting a claim with reasons and details.
Susan Sparrock
EDST 6301
Professor Felt
November 15, 2014
Do Now:
1.Copy HW
2.Read for 100 Book
Challenge
3.Journal Entry: Brain
storm reasons why
students should be able
to use cell phones as
part of BYOD. (Make a
list, create a web, or
free write.)
Small
Kids know how to use cell phones.
Cost
Music
Kids know how to use their phones
eReaders
may not
have
features
of cell
phone.
Can I Have a STEGOSAURUS,
MOM? Can I? Please!?
Click title to view and listen to story.
By Lois G. Grambling
Pictures by H.B. Lewis
As you listen to the story, record
on your devices any reasons and
supporting details. Don’t worry
about getting them all. Team work
will get it done! You can check
with a partner when you are done.
1. Protect from scary monsters
a. Squash them
2. Stegosaurus would eat his
vegetables.
a. Plant eating
3. Transportation
a. Everyone would have a seat
4. Best view at the parade
a. Drum major would wave
5. Summer Camp…win all the games
a. Tug-of-War
b. Races
6. Trick or Treating
a. Parents could stay home
b. Safe
c. Special treats
7. Mascot
a. Thundering noise
b. Crows would go crazy
8. Take if to the North Pole
a. Add to list
b. Santa would thank him
9. Found an egg
a. Hatching
As we view the video, think about your writing.
What do you need to improve?
Reasons?
Details?
Expanding details ?
Go to www.learnzillion.com
LZ1403 – Code to view video.
Read the essay. Highlight or
underline the reasons in YELLOW.
Highlight or underline the details in
BLUE.
Click link below for essay.
Houghton Mifflin English.docx
1. Create a new document.
2. Look at your notes from today’s journal entry.
3. Write a reason in a box.
4. Write details as bullets underneath the box.
5. Use your pre-writing notes to write a paragraph.
a. Topic Sentence = Reason
b. Sentences = Supporting Details
When you finish your paragraph, submit to drop box.
Fast Finishers: Write another paragraph for a different reason.
When the timer rings, save your work and email to yourself to finish for HW.
Complete your exit ticket, and don’t forget to stick it to the exit board as you leave!
References
Google Images. (n.d.). Retrieved November 14, 2014, from http://images.google.com/
Grambling, L., & Lewis, H. (1995). Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I?
Please!? Mahwah, N.J.: BridgeWater Books.
Houghton Mifflin English. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2014, from
http://eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/showcase/5-6/persuasive.html
Lane, B., & Bernabei, G. (2001). Why we must run with scissors: Voice lessons in
persuasive writing 3-12. Shoreham, VT: Discover Writing Press.
LearnZillion. (n.d.). Retrieved October 25, 2014, from https://learnzillion.com/
Mentor Text. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2014, from http://www.writingfix.com/
Tumblebooks -Read Watch Learn! (n.d.). Retrieved November 1, 2014, from
http://tumblebooks.com/