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aCTIvITy 3.16
Preparing to Write an argument
learNING STraTeGIeS:
Graphic Organizer, Paraphrasing
Argumentative Letter Reflection and Planning
Scoring Criteria
Paraphrase the specific evaluation criteria from the Scoring Guide.
Reflection
Self-assess by describing an area of strength and an area of weakness for you.
Planning
How can you use this information to help you write your argumentative letter? What do you plan to do? Be specific.
Ideas
Strength: Weakness:
Structure
Strength: Weakness:
Use of Language
(including conventions)
Strength: Weakness:
Learning Targets
• Reflect on personal argumentative writing skills.
• Assessstrengthsandweaknessesandplanhowtoaddresstheminfuturewriting.
1. Use the graphic organizer to help you reflect on what you have learned about argumentative writing and revising—and how you will use your knowledge to complete Embedded Assessment 2.
2. In order of importance, write the three areas you most need help with.
Independent Reading Checkpoint
Make a short oral presentation about a character or person in your Independent Reading text who was able to successfully convince others of something. Include how the person was successful in convincing others. Did he make an argument using reasons and evidence, or communicate in a different way?
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