Q2 Week 9: How is logic and reasoning an important part of creating an argument?

W.9.10.1a: Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claims(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

W.9-10.1b: Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Day 1 of 3

Do Now: JOURNAL 10- How will you organize your ideas?

Class Activities:

1. 1. Assignment Review pg 170 

2. MLA citation Instruction

3. Starting the Essay- What to Remember?

4. Organizing/Writing Workshop - Organizing Conferences

Target Practice: Have you created an organization that shows a clear relationship among claim, counterclaim, reasons, and evidence?

HW: Looking Ahead

- Organizing Docs Due In-class - Dec 7th and 8th -
- Workshop - Dec 8-10
- 1st Draft - Due Dec 11th - midnight
- Peer Editing Dec 11th, 14th, 15th
- Final Draft - Due Dec 15th -midnight

Day 2 of 3

Do Now: JOURNAL 11- Have you written a precise claim? Have you used valid and sufficient evidence to support your claim?

Class Activities:

1. Assignment Review pg 170- MLA template

2. MLA citations instruction

3. Writing Workshops - Organizing Conferences Con't

Target Practice: Have you consulted the rules for MLA citation, both in the Works Cited and for in-text parenthetical citations?

HW: Looking Ahead
- Workshop - Dec 8-10
- 1st Draft - Due Dec 11th - midnight
- Peer Editing Dec 11th, 14th, 15th
- Final Draft - Due Dec 15th -midnight

Day 3 of 3

Do Now: JOURNAL 12-  Have you included transitional words, phrases, and clauses to clarify and connect ideas?

Class Activities:

1. Assignment Review pg 170

2. Peer Editing Activity

3. Revising Workshop

4. Self-Assessment Using Rubric

Target Practice: Have you maintained a formal style throughout the entire essay?

HW: Looking Ahead
- 1st Draft - Due Dec 11th - midnight
- Peer Editing Dec 11th, 14th, 15th
- Final Draft - Due Dec 15th -midnight