What do readers need to engage in a written argument?
It's clear that many students do not have complete drafts, which is concerning. Today is another attempt to clarify expectations of the research paper and to apply habits toward meeting a deadline.
DO NOW: Review the Research Paper Page on the IDEAS Language Arts Website. Make connections to your group Compass Points. Does this help clarify expectations? Does this introduce new questions?
STUDIO WRITING TIME and WRITING CONFERENCES
Writing center appointments can be set up with Addie, but you can also have writing conferences with peers and advisors. Sharing writing and discussing writing will always help clarify an argument. If you are sharing writing with a peer, a structure to support that conversation could be a See. Think. Wonder.
- SEE: What do you see in the paper or writing that you expect to see?
- THINK: What do you think the writer is trying to communicate to the readers? Why do you think this matters?
- WONDER: What questions do you have that will encourage the writer to clarify, extend, or develop their argument?
TICKET OUT: So What?
On a small piece of paper, write a response to this question: So what should the reader do, care about, say, or think as a result of your argument? (Note: This should not be something that they could find in any other place.)
Example: Readers should realize that despite the complexity of what it takes to effectively implement technology in the elementary school classroom, the opportunities for economic independence later are undeniable.
REMINDERS
Students who have missed days should review
the previous posts on the blog.
the previous posts on the blog.
