1. Symbolism Day 1: 10/28/13 Colors can represent so many things: love, peace, life or death. The Center for Disease control wants to spread the message of hope for young children who are in need of a heart transplant. Writing Task: On loose leaf paper, write a strong introduction convincing the CDC of what color they should use to represent hope for children.

2. E.Q. How do I use the Persuasive Bookmark to write a strong essay? ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence. Today I analyze and write an argumentative essay.

3. Task 1: On loose-leaf paper, write the body paragraphs for your Bear time paragraph. Task2: Color-Code each part of your paragraphs using the key below. Hook- Yellow (Label the type of hook) Opposite Side- Orange Thesis/ Claim – Blue (Circle the dependent clause) Reasons- Red Muscle Statements- Green (Identify the type of muscle statement) All Work will Be Collected!!! All work will be collected!

4. Add to It Day 2: 10/29/13 Read the sample introduction paragraph below: On loose-leaf paper create the 2 nd paragraph and 3 rd paragraph that would go with this paragraph. You must use the reasons identified in the paragraph. The amount of information presented in the world today increases every hour. Although misguided, some people might actually argue that the use of individual student technology would cause a distraction amongst students within the class. After weighing different factors, I support the efforts of students bringing their own technology. Having full access to the World Wide Web will help students access more current information. This will also help offset the school’s budget to purchase accessible technology.

5. E.Q. How do I use the Persuasive Bookmark to write a strong essay? ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence. Today I analyze and write an argumentative essay?

6. Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook is stated? 2. Give an example of a dependent clause the author used. 3. Identify 3 types of muscle statements you used in your body paragraphs.

7. Deconstruct Day 3: 10/31/13 1.Read the Sample Essay. 2.Create the Monster for the Essay 3. Highlight the entire essay, based on the key below: Hook – Yellow Opposite Side – Orange Claim – Blue Reasons – Red Muscles -Green

8. E.Q. How do I write and analyze an argumentative essay? ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence. Today I analyze and write an argumentative essay?

9. Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook is stated? 2. Give an example of a dependent clause the author used. 3. Identify 3 types of muscle statements the author uses.

10. Day 4 Task 10/31/13: Choose a topic from the Argumentative Essay List: Write a 3 paragraph argumentative essay using your Persuasive Bookmark. This will be collected and must be completed by the end of the period. Peer Swap: Swap papers with a peer. Complete the Peer Task Card. Your essay and the Peer Task Card must be turned in for 2 separate grades!

11. Drop Everything and Write Day 5: 11/1/13 A hero or heroine is defined as a man or woman who is admired for doing something that is heroic or brave. Write an essay describing the most important quality a hero should have? Your essay must be 3 paragraphs and follow the yellow bookmark. This will be graded as a test! Use all of your resources (bookmark, white, orange, green sheets and previous writings). YOUR WORK WILL BE COLLECTED!!!

12. E.Q. How do I write and analyze an argumentative essay? ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence. Today I analyze and write an argumentative essay?

13. Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook did you use? 2. Give an example of a dependent clause you used. 3. Identify 3 types of muscle statements the author uses.