Writing I – Day 2 (Wednesday, Mar. 5 / Thursday, Mar. 6)

I can identify clear and specific avenues for revision of my work.

I can revise my work, focusing on using research and persuasive techniques.

Today’s Activities:

• Bellwork: Journal
• Find a blank space on your paper.  Write “Revision Goals.”
  • Under “Revision Goals,” write 2 specific goals that you want to focus on in your revision.  Use one of these, or create your own:
    • Add better pathos
    • Add better logos
    • Add better ethos
    • Make my argument more clear
    • Add research (or add more research)
    • Cite my sources correctly
    • Make a better appeal to my audience
    • Add a quote (with a quote sandwich)
    • Add a solution
    • Prove that there is a problem
    • Say more about X idea (X = your idea)
    • Tell my audience what I want them to do
• Begin revising

Assessment:

• Teacher will monitor ongoing revisions

Documents/Texts:

• Student drafts w/ teacher comments

Accommodations/Modifications:

• Teacher will check in with students as they work
• Some students may be provided extended time to complete the revision