How do I help a paper feel united from beginning to end?
Objective: Students will compose a complete response to an article with introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion.
1. Starter: Vocab list #6.
2. We used several short role plays as an object lesson to learn the to learn the principles of good introductions and conclusions. Strong introductions have the following traits: a) they hook the reader's interest; b) they provide relevant background information; c) they forecast a plan for the paper. Strong conclusions have the following traits: a) they provide closure to the paper; b) they recap the important points of the paper with emphasis; c) they provide a "take-away message" about the implications of the paper.
3. We each chose one of three articles to read and annotate: "Fast-food protestors want minimum wage increase on front burner," "Scientists discuss whether 'gene editing' technology should be used," or "California becomes first state to ban 'Redskins' nickname."
4. We individually worked to define and elaborate our individual positions on this issue by filling out the questions on the last page of the article.
5. We each wrote an argument essay about our issue that included an effective introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion.
For next time: No homework.
Objective: Students will compose a complete response to an article with introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion.
1. Starter: Vocab list #6.
2. We used several short role plays as an object lesson to learn the to learn the principles of good introductions and conclusions. Strong introductions have the following traits: a) they hook the reader's interest; b) they provide relevant background information; c) they forecast a plan for the paper. Strong conclusions have the following traits: a) they provide closure to the paper; b) they recap the important points of the paper with emphasis; c) they provide a "take-away message" about the implications of the paper.
3. We each chose one of three articles to read and annotate: "Fast-food protestors want minimum wage increase on front burner," "Scientists discuss whether 'gene editing' technology should be used," or "California becomes first state to ban 'Redskins' nickname."
4. We individually worked to define and elaborate our individual positions on this issue by filling out the questions on the last page of the article.
5. We each wrote an argument essay about our issue that included an effective introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion.
For next time: No homework.