RTLFollow-up

Writing to Achieve Training #2October 28nd

5th Grade

Welcome… Changes to future WTA trainings:

4th Grade: January 15th Research Report Writing

5th Grade: February 5th Research Report Writing

6th Grade: February 4th Research Report Writing

RTL Follow-Up…

Goal for the next hour…Analyze student writing

Select anchor papers for each score

Key Components of RTL

Understanding of literary work – theme Traits Specific references to text / prior knowledge -

evidence Writing strategies

Multiple paragraphs Introductory / summary, supporting, conclusion

Writing Conventions Sentence structure / punctuation

Analyze Student Writing Strengths and Needs

Categorize student writing into 4 stacks Begin with stack #1(those with a score of 1) On the summary sheet

Summarize the strengths using factual statements (For example: 50% of students scoring a 1 understand theme).

Summarize the needs using factual statements and list the students who need extra support

Repeat process with remaining stacks

If you did not bring student writing, consider strengths and needs based on teacher observation, thus far.

Sharing Student Writing Strengths and Needs

Share Your summary with your partner Ideas for addressing needs

Whole group chart strengths and needs Ideas for addressing needs

Planning time will be available this afternoon

RTL Anchor Papers

SELECT Once you have a summary for each stack, select

one paper from each stack that best demonstrates that score.

SCORE Use the rubric to score each anchor paper

(genre, writing strategies, writing conventions) This will provide you with a current anchor paper for 1, 2, 3, 4. As you get closer to the end of the trimester, you may want to re-assess

to see if you need to replace it.

Break (9:45-10:00)

Persuasive Writing Tool Kit

Persuasive Writing Information

Writing prompts will be electronically emailed to you in a couple of weeks.

Writing pacing guide: Persuasive Writing: November 23rd-March 12th

Trimester 2 Benchmark Testing Dates: March 15-19th

Table Group: Create a poster that answers the following:

Why teach persuasive writing?

What are the essential components of a persuasive piece?

What specific skills should kids demonstrate?

**Whole group debrief to follow**

Why Do Persuasive Writing?

It provides a life skill. Students learn to use words to promote their

ideas, rather than force. Media Literacy -- helps students recognize

when, how and by whom they are being persuaded to do something so that they can be discriminating in their decisions.

It helps students organize their thoughts in a convincing way.

Why Do Persuasive Writing?

“The pen is mightier than the sword…”

“There is no conversation more boring than the one where everyone agrees.”

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Why Do Persuasive Writing?

2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)

2.3 Discern main ideas and concepts presented in texts, identifying and assessing evidence that supports those ideas.

Why Do Persuasive Writing?

2.0 Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)

2.4 Write persuasive letters or compositions: a. State a clear position in support of a proposal. b. Support a position with relevant evidence. c. Follow a simple organizational pattern. d. Address reader concerns.

Forms of Persuasive Writing

Advertisements or posters Letters Compositions / Essays Speeches / Debate

The Big Picture

In persuasive writing, students are expected to… Take a position Support their position with clear evidence

Anticipate their audience’s reaction Have counter arguments ready

Summarize or restate their position

Teaching From Part to Whole

Advertisements…

Goal: To have students identify the position being taken and

the supporting evidence or examples. To have students recognize the use of persuasive

language. To have students transfer this information to a

persuasive writing note page.

Note: Ads generally do not present the opposing viewpoint or rebuttal.

Using Ads to Teach Persuasion

Client Testimonial

Using Ads to Teach Persuasion

Program Endorsement

Using Ads to Teach Persuasion

More practice – transferring to print In pairs, using a magazine ad, complete a note

page. (5 min to complete and turn in) Note pages will be shuffled and redistributed

Match the note page you now have to the correct ad

Write a rebuttal using the ‘Opposing View’ note page

Using Ads to Teach Persuasion

Media LiteracyDesign your own cereal boxDesign your ads

http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/advertisingtricks/

Activity

1. Design your own cereal box / ad.

2. Teacher assigns key components to include.

3. Use the opposing view note page

In pairs, discuss

I will use ads to teach these key components of persuasive writing: _______________ and ____________________

I will do this for ____________ (length of time / dates)

Deconstructing Text

Goal To have students identify the position being taken in

text, the reasons, and the supporting evidence or examples.

To have students identify the counter argument and rebuttal in text.

To have students recognize the use of persuasive language and language frames.

To have students transfer this information to a persuasive writing organizer.

Deconstructing Text Practice

Process Locate the following & transfer

to organizer: Position Counter argument Rebuttal Conclusion Note: Subsequent practice can

have students locate persuasive language.

HM English Text, page 404.

Think about the Gradual Release Model

I do / You do

Practice in Class

Identifying reasons and collecting evidence from text

Gradual Release

How much practice will your students need before completing a graphic organizer on their own topic? Pre-Write

How to Write a Persuasive Composition

Pre-Write Identify the topic of the composition Choose your position on the topic List all of the reasons supporting your position From the list choose three of the strongest

reasons Find and note evidence to support each reason Determine the counter argument and address

these concerns

How to Write a Persuasive Composition

Draft1. Write your composition in at least five paragraphs with

the following elements:a. Introduction which states a clear position and reasonsb. Three supporting paragraphs which include evidence for

each reasonc. The counter argument and how you would address the

reader’s concernsd. A strong conclusion that restates the position and reasons

Edit / Revise1. Reread, edit, and revise your composition

Develop a Persuasive Composition

Work in a triad Choose a topic from the list provided Develop a graphic organizer Write a persuasive composition Use the checklist to ensure you included the key

components Use the rubric to score your composition or the

sample provided

These will be stored in the curriculum locker as resources for all to share

Planning & Collaboration Time

Task One Plan your RTL instruction (remaining 3 weeks) Plan 2nd trimester Persuasive writing

Task Two – Choose one of the following: Collaborate with colleagues: peruse resources, share

ideas/instructional practices Use lab to gather or create needed resources Private questions/coaching - Tina Uploading into Curriculum Locker - Margaret

Questions?

Complete the presentation check form and turn in.

Thank you!

Teacher Resources

Ideas for Persuasive Writing Prompts

Uniforms in school Skateboards on campus Junk food on campus Pay for chores at home Homework Cafeteria food quality Where to go on a fieldtrip Length of school day Children should not be able to eat sugary breakfast

cereals

Persuasive Language Framesfor stating your position: In my opinion

I believe that…

It seems obvious to me that…

Although not everybody would agree, my position is…

Persuasive Language Framesfor supporting your position: I have several reasons for arguing this

point of view. My first reason is…Another reason is… There are several points I want to make to

support my point of view. A further point they make is…

Persuasive Language Framesfor considering the counter arguments:

Some argue that… They say (claim, hold, maintain) that… On the other hand, there are many who

disagree with the idea that… Yet some argue vehemently that… However, there are several reasons to

oppose this point of view.

Persuasive Language Framesfor restating your position: After looking closely at both sides of the

issue and the evidence, I believe it is best to…

The advantages of…outweigh the disadvantages of…

Even thought the issue has two sides, I think I have shown that…

Persuasive Language Framesfor restating your position: Based on the evidence so far, we

should…because… What it comes down to is…versus… If we look closely at…, we should…

because…

Writing Checklist for PersuasiveConventions

Capital letters (beginning of sentences, names, dates).

Spelling Punctuation Neatness (Skip lines, don’t forget to

indent, space between words.)

Writing Checklist for PersuasiveContent

States a position about the topic. Describes points to support the position. Counterargument: addresses readers’

concerns or arguments against the position.

Optional: Provides evidence from research to support position.