Lesson 4

Lesson Goals

• Can I use peer feedback and self-reflection to improve the unity and coherence of my argument through effective connections and transitions among its ideas, claims, and evidence?

Texts

Materials

Reference Guides

• Connecting Ideas Reference Guide

Activity 1: Discuss

We will continue to learn about unity and coherence and how to improve on these concepts through the use of effective connections and transitions.

Participate in a class discussion about unity and coherence and how to improve on these concepts through the use of effective connections and transitions.

Consider examples and models from arguments presented in this unit.

Activity 2: Read

With an editing partner, we will review our draft arguments, focusing on unity, coherence, connections, and transitions.

Consider the following criteria to help you review the unity, coherence, connections, and transitions of your draft essay:

• Use a clear approach to reasoning and make connections and transitions among ideas to achieve unity and coherence in your argument.

• Organize Ideas: How well do I group and sequence claims, sentences, paragraphs, and evidence in a well-reasoned, unified, and coherent argument?

Use a criteria-based review process with a writing partner to review your draft argument for unity, coherence, connections, and transitions.

Activity 3: Write

Based on what we have learned and the feedback we have received, we will revise our drafts to improve their unity, coherence, connections, and transitions.

Identify areas of your draft that need revision to improve its unity and coherence. Make any necessary revisions.