1. Persuasive Writing -Discuss model essay & annotate -Philosophical chairs (see ppt slides 3&4) -Read 2 opposing articles on cell phones -Decide claim/thesis statement -Complete graphic organizer on selected article -Choose interview answers to use for evidence/support -Write introduction with claim/thesis Homework: Complete graphic organizer Warm-up: Interview questions due, Read AR – DUE February 15th January 17

2. Philosophical Chairs Rules Decide on position, raise hand to support claim Repeat or rephrase what the last person said Wait 3 seconds before responding Someone else on your side must talk before you can Stay in hot seat “neutral” for only 1 minute MOVE! Get up to show support for ideas expressed

3. Philosophical Topics Cell phones disrupt classrooms. Cell phones help family relationships. Schools should ban student cell phone use.

4. January 18 Persuasive Writing -Choose interview answers to use for evidence/support -Write 2 body paragraphs -Write 4 th paragraph - conclusion -Restate claim/thesis -Revise & edit -Peer edit Homework: Complete rough draft Warm-up: graphic organizer due

5. January 19 Persuasive Writing - Peer edit - Publish Friday Expository Nonfiction -Literature book pgs. 898-899 Are Monsters Real? -Review Elements of Nonfiction: Text Features -Read Super Croc pgs. 900-904 -Complete Critical Analysis, pg. 905 (1-7) -Complete Grammar in Context, pg. 907 (1-4) Warm-up : label/highlight: claim, reason 1, support, reason 2, restate claim on rough draft

6. January 20 Persuasive Essay -Pack for library: planner (computer ID & password), spiral, persuasive notes (articles, interview questions, statistics), and an AR book. -publish essay in library -Save printed copy in binder, turn in final draft on Monday -Read AR, test on computer