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Students report to their 4th period class. Testing is from 9:07-11:35 – The rest of the day will be

shortened periods. The schedule is…….

Monday (15th) Regular Schedule - Review Tuesday (16th)         7th grade Writing  Wednesday (17th)   7th and 8th   Reading 1 /Math1 Thursday (18th)       7th and 8th   Reading 2/Math 2 Friday  (19th)            7th and 8th   Reading 3/Math 3

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Don’t worry. Prepare. Take your time. Don’t rush. If AIMS scores are here before the end of the semester, I

will give 15 assessment extra credit points if you MEET the standard and 25 assessment extra credit points if you EXCEED the standard.

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Writing – In the past … If it asks you to write a letter persuading someone to do

something, you need a persuasive essay in letter format.

What is an What is an persuasivepersuasive essay? essay?

An essay An essay written to make someone agree written to make someone agree with youwith you. .

Persuasive is more emotional.Persuasive is more emotional. Argument is more logical.Argument is more logical.

What does every essay/letter What does every essay/letter include?include?

Introduction.Introduction.

BodyBody

Conclusion.Conclusion.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction – Clearly and briefly tells Introduction – Clearly and briefly tells readers what you are writing about and readers what you are writing about and gets them interested. gets them interested.

States your position on States your position on the issuethe issue..

What should your introduction be like?What should your introduction be like?

Like a sunrise…Like a sunrise…

Hook Your ReaderHook Your Reader

Thesis StatementThesis Statement Your introduction Your introduction mustmust include a include a thesis thesis

statementstatement, which states the , which states the main ideamain idea of your of your essay – your position on the topic.essay – your position on the topic.

• • Thesis statement is the last sentence of the Thesis statement is the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.introductory paragraph.

• • Thesis has three parts/prongs which list the Thesis has three parts/prongs which list the three main ideas in the order they are to be three main ideas in the order they are to be presented in the essay.presented in the essay.

Students should be able to ___ because ____, Students should be able to ___ because ____, _____ and ________._____ and ________.

The BodyThe Body Body – Supporting paragraphsBody – Supporting paragraphs

Where you tell your readers in detail what you Where you tell your readers in detail what you want them to know about your topic. want them to know about your topic.

Each paragraph should address one Each paragraph should address one main ideamain idea.. Each main idea should be expressed in a topic Each main idea should be expressed in a topic

sentence.sentence. Your third body paragraph should address the Your third body paragraph should address the

counterargumentcounterargument. “Some people believe . “Some people believe that ____, but in fact, the opposite is true.that ____, but in fact, the opposite is true.

ConclusionConclusion

Conclusion –Conclusion –1.1. Summarizes the Summarizes the main ideamain idea of the essay (restates of the essay (restates

your thesis in different words) your thesis in different words)

2.2. Extends or elaborates on what was said. Extends or elaborates on what was said.

3.3. Leaves reader with something to think about:Leaves reader with something to think about:

a)a)CALL TO ACTION CALL TO ACTION (tell your reader (tell your reader

what you want them to do)what you want them to do)

b)b) Unique insightUnique insight

c)c) Thought provoking statementThought provoking statement

So, just like our business letters and our So, just like our business letters and our expository essays, our persuasive/argument expository essays, our persuasive/argument essays will have:essays will have:

A BeginningA Beginning

A MiddleA Middle

An EndAn End

PrewritingPrewriting

Think about your topic.Think about your topic.

Use the ideas of Depth and Complexity to help Use the ideas of Depth and Complexity to help you think about your topic.you think about your topic.

PrewritingPrewriting

Use a graphic organizer or an outline.Use a graphic organizer or an outline.

After that, the essay almost writes itself.After that, the essay almost writes itself.

Five Paragraph EssayFive Paragraph Essay

What paragraphs will need to be included?What paragraphs will need to be included?

Essay 1 – Essay 1 – Classroom SeatingClassroom Seating Should students be able to choose their own seats in Should students be able to choose their own seats in

class? Write a letter to me arguing either side of the class? Write a letter to me arguing either side of the argument.argument.

Students should be able to choose their own seats in Students should be able to choose their own seats in class because ___________, ______________, and class because ___________, ______________, and _____________._____________.

Remember to address the counterargument in your Remember to address the counterargument in your third body paragraph.third body paragraph.

Due tomorrow – Turn in your graphic organizer. Due tomorrow – Turn in your graphic organizer. Tomorrow you will finish your first draft and your final Tomorrow you will finish your first draft and your final draft (stapled on top).draft (stapled on top).

This is an assessment gradeThis is an assessment grade..