Unit Map 2011-2012 - The Reading & Writing Project

feel about the topic? Why is the authortrying to make me feel this?” In ournotes, we note and compare thefeelings that different texts evoke andwe list the craft choices or illustrationdetails of each text that contribute tomaking us feel this way.So what are all our notes really saying?How do researchers develop our ownclaim on topicsHow can essayists try out severalpossible claims, and rehearse thosewith a partnerGuiding Questions / Bend Four:How do we draft our persuasive essaywhat is our angle claim counterclaimHow can insert anecdotes as evidenceto help our claim become strongerHow can we insert quotes expertsmake and describe their expertiseHow can we find possible evidence tosupport the opposite side’s argument.We jot all possible evidence that maysupport the counterclaim, adding atransition like Nevertheless, But,However, Despite this…torefuteeachargumentHow can essayists develop a paragraphor two in which we acknowledge anddiscredit the counterclaim.Guiding Questions / Bend Five:How can we study mentor texts to helpour essaysHow can we include a true story intoour essaysRepeat lessonHow can we use domain vocabulary togrow our essaysHow can we write out thesis to catchthe readers attentionHow do we write a conclusion catchythe reader wanting moreCreating a blog or a facebookdiscussion, or podcastEnd of Unit (summative)-At the end of thisunit, students will understand that…That there are many sides to a storyArguments are won based on facts anddetails