Class Notes for March 17
Materials:
A. CONCEPT MAP
B. "BEST NONFICTION INTRODUCTORY LEVEL" BOOK
1.Students were to get out their concept maps to begin the day. Remember the topic you chose in the middle in called the controlling idea. The controlling idea should lead your whole persuasive paper.
2. Next students were to get out their "Best Nonfiction" book that was lying on their desk. They were to turn to pages 17-19 and should be able to answer the following questions:
A. Why do authours change their writing strategies?
B. Describe the five forms of organization.
C. How does the author support her/his opinon?
D. How does the author conclude the writing?
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Activity 3: Students were to add more sub-headings to each. They got 5 minutes to complete it.
Activity 4: Then, Mrs.Abrams told us to get out their worksheet for the "night writes" of the week. Remember to circle which ever type of organization you want to choose.
For your night write, you should write what your opinion is and what the facts are that support your opinion. You should highlight your details, you should have at least 6. All of your details should be facts. You should have at least 2 details for each sub-heading.
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