1. Highlight your TAG statement.

2. 0 = missing elements, confusing, vague 7= complete, position is clear

3. Check the parenthetical citations. Ar e there at least two quotes in each paragraph? Are they properly cited? (Jones 71) 0== no quotes/uncited 7= more than two quotes per paragraph accurately cited.

4. Read the paragraphs. Judge the best diction – strong, precise words?

5. Argumentation AN INDIAN FATHER’S PLEA BY ROBERT LAKE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=0YXYCBSEOAE

6. Which is superior?

7. Highlight the structure of an argument. (74) Hook Claim Support (evidence) Counterclaim- concession and refutation

8. Annotate the reading. Complete the My Notes prompts. Fill in the graphic organizer on p. 80

9. QUICK WRITE!! Take on the perspective of the unnamed teacher. Write a letter to respond to the speaker’s argument. Include: hook, claim, support, concession/refutation and call to action. (label these) Use at least two quoted phrases from Lake’s essay. Use: one appositive or absolute and parallel structure (label these)

10. Collaborating Write your name on the top. List two other names of students with whom you could effectively collaborate.