$1 Challenge...

Today's competition has multiple purposes. Not only did you learn about your persuasive craft moves but you also learned the stakes involved in the successful delivery of a persuasive argument. There is always a price to pay! Today it is just a $1 - in the future - it might be getting into the college of your choice or being hired for the job of your dreams.

Remember: This is not about which 'cause'  is the best - it is about how effectively you can create use your 'persuasive craft moves'

• Your final pieces must be printed and  turned in anonymously. (Due: Mon)
• If you do not bring TWO printed versions to class, you cannot participate and you forfeit your $1
• Final pieces will be scored in small groups based on the paper's use of craft tecniques used.
• Maximum length is 1 side of typed text
• Smallest font: size 12

Points are deducted from papers that break any of the above requirements.  (e.g. you turn your piece in with your name on -5 points. Your piece is on your computer - DISQUALIFIED - It is impossible to be anonymous!)

Side note

Life teaches us- it is the little things that make the biggest difference

Note Taking Strategies

For Today

Cornell notes: 

Partner 1 “Pushing too hard, too young”  or 

Partner 2“Are high school sports good for kids?”

Chating Notes

Partner 1 “Overtraining in High School Athletes”

“Sports injury statistics”

Partner 2 “The Power of Sports and the struggle to survive”

“Autistic boy becomes basketball hero”
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H/W - You need to spend 15-20mins on 'charting' your two sources by FRI. (Formative assessment on your note taking on this.)

Additional TIPS
1) Don't write facts - right conclusions based on the facts
e.g. 70% of kids get injured during competition sport - NO
e.g. Competitive sport is more dangerous that it seems b/c 70% of kids get injured - YES

2) Use Color - The mind remembers color!
Questions in read
Definitions in blue
Conclusions in green

3) Box new vocabulary or domain specific language

Recap
You learned a couple of strategies that you can take with you all the way through to university level. Taking notes in these formats really makes you think about the information as you are reading. Recap video for Cornell notes.

•  Do not forget your $1 for tomorrow's class! and an 'idea' to for a persuasive argument that you are passionate about. 
• Are you keeping up to date with your Membean?

Research Based Writing: Craft Moves

Research Based Digital Notebook - Make a copy of this file and add it to you 7th Grade RLA slideshow

On Demand: Reflection Checklist

Lesson Recap
We covered a lot of new persuasive craft techniques. You will be tested on these in 4 weeks. You will need to know what each one is and how to use them in your writing

Argument Writing: Complete Unit

Important H/W - Come to class on Thursday with an 'idea' for a topic you are passionate about and $1 cash. No other H/W apart from Membean and Reading

Reminder
All work not turned in on time or redo's needs to go to the 'resubmitted work' file on the right of the blog. This is the only way I can keep track of work to grade as I get over 50 emails every day!

H/W C/D and E/F classes

• You should complete a minimum of 25mins of Membean practice by Fri.  Any words you scored WRONG on your Membean test must be added to your quizlet file.
• If you have not read your 'suspense story' out in class - or if you do not plan to do so tomorrow, you must make sure that you have it on your blog by tomorrow (Tue)
• Just read

No other H/W due to Music performances

Tomorrow - we began writing arguments. What 'argument' craft moves do you know?

Next Week

Monday: Membean Test (30 Questions) and BBC Theatre Scripts
Tuesday: Persuasive Craft Moves - Parallel Structure
Wednesday: Note Taking Strategies
Thursday: Bring $1 cash to class - Parallel Structure (2)
Friday: Debating