Peer Edit

September 17, 2019

RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text

W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 

Obj: I can determine a theme of a text and analyze its development over time.

I can argue the theme and support my claim with evidence. 

Starter

Create a DWC.

Your partner will give you feedback on this in your peer edit. 

Vocabulary 

Word: Argumentative Writing

Part of Speech; Noun

Dictionary Definition: nonfiction writing in which a writer establishes a strong position on a topic and develops it with paragraphs that support position with evidence.

Your Definition: 

Activity: How confident do you feel writing an argumentative essay?

Activity

1.  Final Project 

Peer Edit 

You must complete a peer edit for one other person.

Use the remaining time to edit your essay based on the peer feedback.

Tomorrow, we will discuss citations.

Rough Draft due September 17.

Final Draft due September 20.

Closure

What were you able to accomplish in class?