Today we began class by reviewing the argument mentor text from "Raymond's Run." Students were to complete text coding it for homework and thinking about the strategies they could use in their text. The text coding sheet is under "Links." The majority of students noticed the introductory sentence in the beginning, transition words, how evidence was always followed by explanations and/or examples, and most of all, a counter-claim! We also notice the interesting final sentence: Was it the author showing a softer side, or was she anticipating how others could find fault in her her argument?
Students began typing their paper, and we will finish it in class Monday. If you want to make your paper stronger, revise it in your composition book over the weekend.
I also spoke with students about an assignment on noredink.com to practice punctuating dialogue. They should have this completed by Tuesday and apply what they learn to their essay.
H/W:
- go to NoRedInk.com
- log in the same way we did in class - if you forgot, see instructions under "Links"
- Click on "Punctuating Quotations" assignment (NOT QUIZ) - 25 questions
- Complete the assignment and take notes. Do more practice if necessary.
- Click on "Punctuating Quotations" Quiz and complete, using notes to help
- This is due Tuesday, Nov. 18
- Now go to your essay and correctly punctuate your evidence!
Thank you! Enjoy the crisp weather :)
