English 10--5/7/2019

Jump Off
--Please pick up the following from the front table:

• another copy of the "Basic Counterargument Paragraph Template" sheet
• the "Methods of Refutation" sheet containing the second method of refutation
• the "Sample Counterargument Paragraph--Method of Refutation #2" sheet

--Please seat yourselves alphabetically again using the roster slips taped to the first desks in each column.

S. the C.
--Reminder: It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!

--agenda/HW

• Briefly review the Classical Argument Structure yet again via the notes written on the whiteboard and contextualize today's first writing workshop block

Writing Workshop #1 -- Writing a Counterargument Paragraph

--purposeful oral reading of each of the following documents:

• the "Methods of Refutation" sheet containing the second method of refutation
• the "Sample Counterargument Paragraph--Method of Refutation #2" sheet
• Shout "STOP!" to identify the...
• "turn against"
• one piece of evidence
• "turn back"
• evidence, reasoning, evidence, reasoning, etc.
• all-encompassing concluding sentence.

Transition

--Please take out all of your materials for your research-based academic argument (annotated sources, notes, outlining template[s], counterargument materials from last class block, etc.).  Then, consider the following questions:

• What is the rough claim for your research-based argumentative essay?  In other words, what are you trying to argue?  What are your reasons?
• What are some of the "things" that those who disagree with your claim might say?  What textual evidence would they use?  

Writing Workshop #2 -- Research Unit: Writing an Academic Argument
--turn and talk
--whole-class share-out
--Reminder: Here is the compact ("gameplan") under which we are working so that your productivity is maximized:  

Research Unit--Compact for Independent Work Time

• A quiet environment will be established and maintained.  You have agreed to "police" yourselves to assure that this happens (and did a fantastic job the past few class blocks!).
• Music will play lightly in the background.  If you prefer, you can listen to your own music via a device and earbuds/headphones.
• You are expected to set and aim to achieve a goal for today's work block.  Consider the following:
• I will find, print, and actively/purposefully read yet another proper source before class ends.
• I will leave class with another body paragraph (evidence-based claim--SEE THE FRONT BOARD FOR THE CLASSICAL ARGUMENT STRUCTURE) fully typed in Google Docs and RE-READ.
• I will leave class with my third body paragraph (another evidence-based claim) fully outlined.
• I will leave class having "quick-written" a potential anecdote to use as my essay's hook.
• I will leave class today with a counterargument paragraph at least halfway outlined

--quiet and independent work time as per our compact

Before You Leave
--??????

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 5/9 (see the "Membean Routine" document).
Writing
--"Pay it forward" to yourself with regard to your research-based argumentative essay.  For example, you might spend some time outside of class finding another proper source AND/OR typing a body paragraph or two using your outlines AND/OR...  Merely showing up to class and expecting to put together a sound argument in the time permitted is unrealistic.  Your completed essay is tentatively due on Friday, 5/17.
--Continue thinking about the End-of-Course Assignment question: 

• What is your "why?"?

HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your memoir between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!  This final marking period, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
Miscellaneous

*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*