• Reflect on pre-assessments

• Review sample essays & basics of argument

• Student passwords

Today’s Objectives

• Grade tests

• Complete reflection form and reading reflection/goal

• Check in on reading goal (learning goal sheet)

Multiple Choice test reflection

• Review writing prompt.

• Directed reflection. On your essay….– Underline your thesis. Does it take a clear position?

– Underline topic sentences. Do they clearly support your thesis?

– Circle specific support used. What types of examples are given? Is there a variety?

– Share with your group the evidence you used in your essay.

– Star the paragraph(s) that include(s) the concession/refutation.

– Highlight transition words/phrases.

– Find three verbs that could be upgraded and change them (you can use the list of verbs on your RIP word list).

Writing Reflection

• Read sample essays and review argument.

• Complete writing reflection and goal on reflection sheet.

• Enter essay on the writing folder reflection sheet & create writing folder.

• Check in on learning goal.

Writing Reflection

• Outline sample argument

• Revise friendship outline

Outlining an argument