Writing I – Day 3 (Friday, Mar. 7)

Objectives:

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
  • Work on revisions.  Remember to work on your two Revision Goals.
    • Example revision goals
      • Add better pathos
      • Add better logos
      • Add better ethos
      • Make my argument clearer
      • 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

Assessment:

  • Teacher will monitor ongoing revisions
  • Revised drafts due on Tuesday (Wednesday – 7th period)

Documents/Texts:

  • Student drafts w/ teacher comments
  • Student-selected research sources

Accommodations/Modifications:

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