1. ELA, 2/14/18
Use your online log-in for your Springboard book to complete each slide for today’s lesson in ELA.

2. Warm-up, 2/14, page 158-159 Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!
Don’t forget to copy the questions in the warm-up section of your journal.
What is a counterclaim? Why is it important for writers to recognize counterclaims in their arguments?
A counterclaim is the opposing viewpoint – the “other side” of the argument
Recognizing counterclaims adds to a writer’s credibility (ethos) – shows the writer is knowledgeable about all sides of the issue he/she is writing about

3. Writers must state the “other side” to be effective and credible (believable)
When writing, the writer states the counterclaim and argues against it – stating why the opposing view is weak or wrong
Yes, it’s true that ______________ exists, but ________________.
Yes, it’s true that I will be out by myself and danger exists, but I have my cell phone to text and call you at any time.
Yes, it true that the concert is expensive, but I have my own job to pay for my ticket.
Yes, it’s true that there is inappropriate behavior at some concerts, but there will be a lot of police and extra security at the concert I am attending.

4. Practice Scenario, pg. 159 Issue: Mobile devices
Claim: Mobile devices should be banned at school (not allowed in any way).
Discuss your arguments for the ban and write one new idea on your paper after your discussion with your partner.
Next, each person choose a side. One person say a claim, and the partner say the counterclaim.

5. Student’s Argument Principal’s Argument
NEEDED FOR SAFETY REASONS – EMERGENCIES
RESEARCH – EDUCATIONAL REASONS
USE IN FREE TIME WHEN WORK ALL FINISHED
NEED TO SUPPLEMENT SCHOOL DEVICES BECAUSE SCHOOL DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH
LISTEN TO MUSIC TO HELP STAY ON TASK
STUDENT SHOULD HAVE FREEDOM TO BRING DEVICE SINCE THEY OWN IT
Principal’s Argument
TAKE AWAY PHONE IN CLASS
USE FOR CHEATING
CAN GET BROKEN
ALREADY HAVE IPADS & COMPUTERS – PROVIDED
DISTRACTION FROM INSTRUCTION
SOCIAL MEDIA DISTRACTION & ILLEGAL ACTIONS

6. Sentences starters, pg. 159
Consider both articles on video games to complete.
While __________________________ may be the case, it is still true that………
Even though ________________________, the claim that ________________ still stands because …..

7. Pg. 160, developing an argument
Complete the chart. Only, use our debate topic of mobile devices
Choose a side - for or against the use of mobile devices in school
Claim – Mobile devices should be allowed in school; or, mobile devices should be banned in schools