Lesson 5
We will do final revisions and edits to our argumentative essays, considering the expression, grammar, and usage issues that have been a focus in the unit.
Lesson Goals
Can I understand the particular expression, grammar, and usage concepts that are a focus of this unit and its final writing assignment?
Can I use peer feedback and self-reflection to edit and improve the expression, grammar, and usage of my argument in the specified focus areas?
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Activity 1: Discuss
We will review and learn more about the expression, grammar, and usage concepts that have been the focus of this unit.
Participate in a class discussion about ways to improve the clarity and power of expression in an argument.
Review the grammar and usage issues that have been a focus for learning in the unit. Review the grammar and usage issues that have been a focus for learning in the unit, including any identified in your Mentor Sentence Journals.
Activity 2: Read
We will use sentence modeling exercises to help us consider ways to improve the clarity and power of our sentences, word choices, and overall expression.
Follow along as your teacher introduces, models, and leads you in sentence building practice.
Activity 3: Read – Discuss
With an editing partner, we will review our draft arguments, examining the clarity and vigor of our sentences and language choices. We will evaluate the overall tone of our writing, and its appropriateness for our purpose and audience.
Use a criteria-based review process with a writing partner to review the sentences and word choices in your draft argument.
Identify sentences and language that are unclear in meaning.
Identify sentences and word choices that might be more powerful and thus increase the vigor of the argument.
Read your draft to your writing partner, and ask your partner to describe the overall tone of the expression and voice behind the argument.
Activity 4: Read – Discuss
With editing partners, we will review our draft arguments in relation to the grammar and usage concepts that have been focused on in this unit.
Use a criteria-based review process with a writing partner to review your draft argument for the identified grammar and usage issues.
Activity 5: Write
Based on what we have learned and the feedback we have received, we will edit and revise our drafts to correct any errors of grammar and usage.
Do a final revision and editing of your draft to improve its expression and correct any identified errors in grammar or usage.
Activity 6: Write
For homework, we will finish revising and editing our draft arguments and prepare a final draft for sharing with the class, our intended audience, and our teacher.
Complete a final revision and editing of your draft to improve its expression and correct any identified errors in grammar or usage.
Based on your purpose and audience and the expectations for your final product, produce a published argument that will be presented to the class and submitted to your teacher.