Still Arguing......

We are still learning how to write an argumentative essay so we are still arguing, so to speak.  Here are the lesson plan assignments for next week.  Friday we are taking a slight break from writing by doing some worksheets b/c I may not be at school, weather permitting, and worksheets are easier for the sub. 

Monday	Journal—Should the government have a say in our diet? .  Finish up argumentative rough draft essays.  Read and discuss the example essay in the test booklet, paying attention to pre-writing ideas.  Then partner up--Have students use the argumentative rubric to assess a score for their partner’s paper.
Tuesday	Journal—Should 8th graders be allowed to take driver’s ed if they are aged 14?   Continue working on the rubric and assessment of partners essay and finish assessing score.  Due end of hr.
Wednesday	Journal— Should companies market to children?   Begin bottled water vs. tap water argumentative essay.  Rafts and 3 stair step due at end of hr.
Thursday	Journal—Should girls ask out boys?   Continue working on water argumentative essay.  Intro paragraph and 1st Pro paragraph due at end of hr.
Friday	Take Vocab. Quiz #22—pick them up.  I will grade.   Work on the worksheet #20 &#21 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions.  Due at end of hr.