1. 11/21/14 Do Now: - Take out your Catcher essay outline. - Write your claim on the handout, review the rubric, and read the example claims. Homework: - Complete your Catcher essay outline Content Objective: Students will use the rubric and example claims in order to improve their claims. Language Objective: Students will record their improved claims on the handout and essay outline.

2. Looking Ahead *Essay due 12/5 by 11:59pm*

3. Example Claim #1 : Description 5 Exemplary 4 Skilled 3 Proficient (Meeting CCS Standard) 2 Approaching 1 Emergent Argument Is there a clear claim supported by reasons and evidence? The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes a purposeful position, supported with reasons, that is significant beyond the task. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable, takes an identifiable position supported with reasons. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes an identifiable position that is not supported by reason(s). The writing introduces a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). The writing attempts to introduce a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). Example claim #1:“Holden’s actions and unstable emotions show that he is suffering from bipolar disorder.” I gave this a score of __________ because ______________________.

4. Example Claim #2 : Description 5 Exemplary 4 Skilled 3 Proficient (Meeting CCS Standard) 2 Approaching 1 Emergent Argument Is there a clear claim supported by reasons and evidence? The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes a purposeful position, supported with reasons, that is significant beyond the task. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable, takes an identifiable position supported with reasons. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes an identifiable position that is not supported by reason(s). The writing introduces a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). The writing attempts to introduce a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). Example claim #2: “Holden makes terrible decisions and behaves the way he does because his brain is still developing.” I gave this a score of __________ because ______________________.

5. Example Claim #3 : Description 5 Exemplary 4 Skilled 3 Proficient (Meeting CCS Standard) 2 Approaching 1 Emergent Argument Is there a clear claim supported by reasons and evidence? The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes a purposeful position, supported with reasons, that is significant beyond the task. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable, takes an identifiable position supported with reasons. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes an identifiable position that is not supported by reason(s). The writing introduces a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). The writing attempts to introduce a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). Example claim #3: “By dissecting the actions of Holden Caulfield, it becomes evident that he is suffering from mental health disorders such as PTSD, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder.” I gave this a score of __________ because ______________________.

6. Example Claim #4 : Description 5 Exemplary 4 Skilled 3 Proficient (Meeting CCS Standard) 2 Approaching 1 Emergent Argument Is there a clear claim supported by reasons and evidence? The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes a purposeful position, supported with reasons, that is significant beyond the task. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable, takes an identifiable position supported with reasons. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes an identifiable position that is not supported by reason(s). The writing introduces a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). The writing attempts to introduce a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). Example claim #4: “Holden goes through normal teenager experiences by his decision making being influenced from his developing brain and testosterone levels increasing.” I gave this a score of __________ because ______________________.

7. Example Claim #5 : Description 5 Exemplary 4 Skilled 3 Proficient (Meeting CCS Standard) 2 Approaching 1 Emergent Argument Is there a clear claim supported by reasons and evidence? The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes a purposeful position, supported with reasons, that is significant beyond the task. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable, takes an identifiable position supported with reasons. The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes an identifiable position that is not supported by reason(s). The writing introduces a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). The writing attempts to introduce a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s). Example claim #5: “Through careful examination of J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye, one can see that Holden Caulfield is overtaken by mental illness brought on by traumatic experiences in his past.” I gave this a score of __________ because ______________________.

8. What to do now: 1) Flip over your paper and evaluate your original claim. 2) Find a partner (No more than two in a group) 3) Trade papers and evaluate each others claim using the rubric 4) Give each other feedback on how to improve your claims. 5) Rewrite your claim using the rubric and feedback. 6) Be sure to write your revised claim on your outline!!! Language Objective: Students will record their improved claims on the handout and essay outline. Content Objective: Students will use the rubric and example claims in order to improve their claims.