Persuasive Essay - CRAAP Test, Finding Reliable Sources

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, APRIL 29:

• Writing Prompt (Google Classroom)
• Why do you think it's important to get information from reliable sources? Do you think that you would be able to tell a reliable source from an unreliable source? Why or why not?
• Introduction to CRAAP Test Notes
• Determining if Sources are Reliable or Unreliable (Activity)
• Marijuana Drug Facts
• Juan Ponce de Leon
• Building a Wall Between Guatemala and Mexico
• The impact of mobile phone use on where we look and how we walk

HOMEWORK:

• Logos, Pathos, Ethos Quiz on Friday

Persuasive Writing: Logical Fallacies

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 18:

• Logical Fallacies (Notes)
• Logical Fallacies Activity Sheet
• Monty Python and the Holy Grail Clip
• Daily Show Clip

Persuasive Writing: Pre-write / Brainstorm

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 16:

• Logos, Pathos, Ethos (Kahoot)
• Go Over Persuasive Essay Requirements
• Persuasive Essay Pre-Write
• Brainstorm 3 topic ideas
• Find 3 sources for each idea

Persuasive Writing: Pathos, Ethos, Logos

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 12:

• Overview of Persuasive Writing Techniques
• Advertisement Response Activity (Logos, Pathos, Ethos)
• Lincoln MKX
• Sarah McLachlan SPCA
• Mac vs. PC
• Social Media Assignment

HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY

• Complete Social Media Assignment

Grammar (Verb Voice and Linking Verbs

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10:

• Grammar Practice: Linking Verbs Agreement
• Kahoot: Verb Voice and Linking Verbs
• Grammar Writing Practice: Verb Voice
• Share stories!

HOMEWORK

• Final Draft of Complaint Letter Due Friday

Business Writing Wrap-Up

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, APRIL 8:

• Grammar Lesson - Passive vs. Active Verbs
• Read feedback/comments on complaint letter
• Write and submit final draft of complaint letter

Business Writing - Complaint Letter Peer Review

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 4:

• Complete "Complaint Letter"
• Swap Letter with a Partner and Complete Peer Edit Sheet
• Discuss with partner your insights

Business Writing - Complaint Paper

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 2:

• Introduce "Complaint Paper" Assignment (Summative)
• Read Model Letter
• Begin Work on Complaint Letter