WRITING WORKSHOP: VIDEO GAMES EFFECTIVELY Reading, Gathering Information, and Planning for an Argumentative Response

Learning Goals: ■Students will be able to write argument to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. ■Cite several pieces of evidence to support analysis of what text says ■Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, style, and audience.

Passage Set and Prompt at a Glance: ■Where is the prompt located? It will be in the back of the passage set. Always go there first. ■What should I do? Read the prompt and underline or highlight key words that help you understand the topic and what you must do to answer the question. ■What do I do next? Scan the passages. Notice their titles, length, etc. Begin read to text mark + annotate, looking for significant details that will help you answer the question.

Let’s Try it: ■Highlight only the key words in the writing prompt: ■Possible Key Words: - arguing whether - video games significantly affects physical health - Claim - Address counterclaim - Use evidence from multiple sources - Avoid overly relying on one source - Multi-paragraph essay

Scan the Titles: ■Four texts: - Source 1: Action Packed Video Games a Sight for Sore Eyes - Source 2: Video Games and Physical Health - Source 3: Teens’ sleep cut short by high-tech toys - Source 4: Heart group backs video games in obesity campaign

Independently: Begin Reading to Text Mark + Annotate ■Read carefully, deciding which side you will argue based on the information in your sources. ■Make notes of reoccurring themes or ideas. These will become the topics for your body paragraphs. ■Highlight text evidence you think you can use as support. ■Make notes in the margin of the text- which sources primarily support one side of the other? You must use multiple sources to earn a high scoring response.

With Your Partner: Compare Your Notes ■Compare your notes and highlighted details with your partner. - Do you have similar evidence highlighted? - What did your partner notice that you didn’t? Add notes to your own. - What would your claim be? (The text provides enough material to adequately argue either side) - What would your 2-3 supporting reasons be? - How could you mention the counterclaim and prove it wrong at some point? You must plan on the place to develop the idea. ■Make a quick outline with your partner!

Time for Reflection: ■What about the process seems a little clearer after today? ■What questions or concerns do you have about planning?