English 4 CP: 2/27 to 3/2/15

Standards:

-LAFS.6.L.1.2: Conventions
-LAFS.K12.R.3.8: Arguments and claims
-LAFS.4.L.1.F: Complete sentence structure

Essential Question

-How do you follow a complete process for writing a persuasive/argumentative project

Agenda

1. Complete the following.
a. Make up work

2. Show videos: Victor Borge, "Phonetic Punctuation," and Weird Al Yankovic, "Word Crimes."

3. Complete model of essay. Handout expectations, and give the following check list for the assignment
a. Brainstorm: completed and copied by classes
b. Choice and how choice fits criteria (list of 4 criteria)
c. Create research questions and answer them
d. From gathered facts and personal knowledge create a "For and Against" chart
e. Thesis,
f. organize and outline
g. Draft
h. Edit
i. Final perfect paper

4. The complete essay project is due on or before March 13.