| Teacher | Elizabeth Savory |
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| Subject Area | ELA |
| Grade Level | 8th |
| Week # | 10/8/2018-10/12/2018 |
| Unit of Instruction | Argument Writing |
| Standard(s) Taught |
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LAFS.8.W.1.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence LAFS.8.W.1.1a Introduce claim, distinguish from opposing claim, organize reasons and evidence logically LAFS.8.W.1.1b Support claim with logical reasoning and relevant evidence LAFS.8.W.1.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion LAFS.8.W.1.1d Establish and maintain formal style LAFS.8.W.1.1a Provide concluding section that follows from and supports the argument presented LAFS.8.W.2.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.8.W.3.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research |
| Learning Targets and Learning Criteria |
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| Classroom Activities |
Annotating model and creating toolkit for whole-class argument topic Shared (whole-class) writing of body paragraph and counterclaims ThinkCERCA–writing body paragraph and counterclaims Complete The House on Mango Street double-entry journals Silent reading Independent planning of argument essay Station rotations-blended learning |
| Assignments Due |
The House on Mango Street double-entry journal Independent argument body paragraph |
| Additional Resources |
Power Point ThinkCERCA direct instruction and applied reading/writing lessons Performance Assessment booklet Articles from ThinkCERCA Model paragraphs for bell-ringers The House on Mango Street |