Persuasive Essay Editing/ Conferencing

August 12, 2015

E.Q: Create an authentic persuasive essay applying the techniques reviewed throughout this unit

Obj: I can create a persuasive essay, using the techniques discussed in class.

Starter:

Take out your persuasive essay.

Eventually, we will be peer editing.

Decide on one item that you really want your partner to analyze in addition to the form.

Consider the requirements in the rubric.

Explain what kind of feedback would be most beneficial and you will share this information later.

Vocabulary:

Review the Persuasive Technique Flashcards.

We will play another round of the speed game.

We will divide the room in half and compete to get the most terms correct.

Project
.  Persuasive Essay

The link above provides instructions on the persuasive essay.

Use the information for the project to aid you in your peer editing.

Activity: 

1.  Peer Edit 

Please find one partner to swap persuasive essays with.

Before you begin reviewing each others writing, please share the information from the starter.

Make sure that you read the instructions in the document.

2.  Conferencing

While you are peer editing, I will be rotating throughout the room conducting one-on-one conferences.

I will help assist you with anything you specifically request and guide you alongside the rubric.

Closure:

What revisions did your peers suggest?

If you could revise the peer edit form, what would you suggest?
*Not having one is not a revision!