This unit will host opportunities for students to use their personal devices. They may bring them with your permission/discretion for academic use. Argumentative Writing Unit Student Name: _______________________ Date: ________________________ Class Period: _______________ Due Dates: 1. Theme Activity: _______________________________________________ 2. Cause & Effect: ________________________________________________ 3. Analyze: ______________________________________________________ 4. ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go’ Friendly Letter: ___________________________ 5. Butter Battle Book Leadership: ___________________________________ 6. The Lorax: ____________________________________________________ 7. Class Proposal Essay Participation: ________________________________ 8. My Proposal Essay Brainstorm: ___________________________________ 9. My Proposal Essay Introduction: __________________________________ 10. My Proposal Essay Body: ________________________________________ 11. My Proposal Essay Conclusion: ___________________________________ 12. My Proposal Essay Draft 1: ______________________________________ 13. My Proposal Editing/Ratiocination: _______________________________ 14. My Proposal Final Draft: ________________________________________ 15. My Proposal Essay Visual Presentation Details: ______________________ 16. My Proposal Essay Presentation: _________________________________ 17. Parent Signature: _____________________________________________
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Argumentative Writing Unit Student Name: _______________________
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What is a THEME? A theme is……
Definition:
(1) The main idea of a text, expressed directly or indirectly. Adjective: thematic.
* Identifying the theme of a story is a higher order skill and requires
the reader to make an inference.
Finding a Theme in Two Steps
1. When you finish reading a book, ask yourself to sum up the book in a single word. For example, a single word for the book Little Red Riding Hood could be deception. Deception is the subject of the book.
2. Next, stretch that single word into a message: innocence can lead to deception. This is a theme for Little Red Riding Hood.
Symbols Can Be Clues to Your Themes
Literature is an art, and the beauty of art is that it can be interpreted differently by everyone. The message of a fiction book is much like the message of a beautiful painting. It is not something that is stated in a particular sentence and easily located; it is something that is comprehended upon reflection.
Sometimes an object such as a bridge or a large body of water will appear over and over in a book. The object could actually be a symbol or motif which represents or sheds light on the theme.
If you notice that an object does seem to be a strong and meaningful symbol in a book, try to determine any possible deeper meaning of that object.
A bridge represents a crossover or change, doesn't it? If you notice a few bridges, and you notice that your main character is going through a big change, you can be sure that the bridge is being used as a symbol.
When you decide upon a theme, make sure to use examples and quotations from the book as you write the book report, to prove that the theme is important. Remember, as long as you have evidence to back up your theme idea, you're on the right track.
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THE LORAX—Book Focus
Reading/Listening for understanding (Comprehension)
What was the land of the Lorax like before the Once-ler arrived? Did it seem like someplace
you'd like to live? What parts of your own environment would you be sad to see go?
What kind of person is the Once-ler? Why won't he listen to the Lorax? The Lorax says to
the Once-ler, "You are crazy with greed." Why does the Lorax say that? Do you agree or disagree?
Why does the Lorax speak for the trees? Why is it important to speak up for others? Have
you ever spoken up for someone else? Has someone else ever spoken up for you?
How does the Once-ler's Thneed business hurt the land of the Lorax? What happens to the
Swomee-swans, the Brown Bar-ba-loots, and the Humming-fish? How could things have been different if the Once-ler listened to the Lorax?
What do you think the boy hearing the story will do with the Truffula seed that the Once-ler tosses to him? What would you do if you were the boy?
Do you think the Lorax and his friends will come back if new Truffula Trees grow? Where do you think they have been?
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The Once-ler says, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get
better. It's not." What does the Once-ler mean? Can one person make a difference? Can you? What are some things you can do to better your own environment?
How does the Once-ler feel about what his Thneed business did to the Lorax and friends?
Dr. Seuss used bright colors on some pages of the book and dull colors on others. Did you
notice this? Why do you think he did that?
Why is The Lorax called a cautionary tale?
Complete READER’S THEATRE in the classroom.
Script will be provided for the event.
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What is a PROPOSAL ESSAY? A proposal argument essay is an essay that suggests an actionable proposal, provides evidence
supporting the need for the proposal and establishes causal relationships between the dangers
you identify and the solution you provide. The goal of a proposal argument essay is to provide
your reader with a method for solving a particular problem and the motivation to inspire them
to accept your proposal.
Topic
A proposal argument essay should also center on an issue significant to your
community, or reader.
Proposal
Your proposal is the specific plan you intend to suggest as a solution to your topic. Your proposal is the heart of your proposal argument essay. A proposal argument essay suggests a solution to a series of problems and offers a method for reaching that solution. Your proposal should be actionable, suggesting a plan or series of steps that can actually be carried out. Your essay proposal can either suggest a specific plan that individuals can choose to adopt or a specific plan that requires approval from someone, such as a school board or local government.
Supportive Evidence
A proposal argument essay offers evidence that supports your claims regarding the severity of the problem that you are addressing. This evidence should suggest something about how big the problem is, information about the cost effectiveness of your proposal, the benefits your readers can expect from your proposal, and how immediate the danger is if your reader chooses not to act. You should also include evidence that supports your proposal and solves the problem in question.
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Cause and Effect
Establishing cause and effect relationships is at the heart of a proposal argument essay. Your essay should suggest two primary cause and effect relationships. The first is the relationship between the potential danger and your topic. The second is the relationship between your proposal and the solution. For instance; a proposal to start an on-campus recycling program requires you to show a causal relationship between non-recycling waste programs and waste overflow, as well as a relationship between your recycling program and the waste overflow in your area.
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CLASS PROPOSAL ESSAY—Brainstorm
Topic: Environmental issue that is solvable.
o Nature
o Plants AREAS of focus
o Animals
;
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Our Class Proposal Essay
(Insert our essay on this page)
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Brainstorm---My Proposal ESSAY
In the CLOUD write your topic
In each of the shapes write one area for each of the three reasons you are taking your stand.
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Criterion for Proposal ESSAY
1. Choose a local problem that is solvable. 2. Define & analyze the problem and its
affects in order to develop workable solutions.
3. Research to gain deeper understanding of problems & how it can be solved.
4. Appropriate tone & diction. 5. Address feasibility & credibility of the
solution. 6. Present your argument to the crowd
(classmates) 7. Include a visual as part of your
presentation.
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Rubric for….
Argumentative Proposal Essay
Purpose/Claim Proposal has a chance of being followed/implemented
/5 Stays on topic /5 Audience is a group that can actually help create change
/5 Local, worthwhile proposal with community interest
/5 Purpose & claim are evident in your project.
/5
TOTAL /25
Organization Proposal follows a problem/solution/justification form
/5 Sources are included that were referenced in the proposal (3 minimum)
/5 Sources are cited either via sentences or in parenthetical references.
/5 At minimum 3 reasons are discussed and supported within the essay.
/5 The significance of the topic is clearly explained.
/5 The essay is organized in paragraphs. /5 Project is organized & aligned with your essay.
/5
TOTAL /35
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Tone Tone is professional, persuasive, and businesslike
/5 Concise and interesting writing /5 Other possible solutions are introduced and discounted
/5 Ideas, opinions and general statements are supported by specific details.
/5 Transition words help make the information flow and easily understood.
/5 Project includes relevant print/writing as related to your essay
/5
TOTAL /30
Development Problem well-explained—quality details that goes beyond the obvious
/5
Solution is detailed enough to be followed
/5 Consequences of inaction (no action) noted
/5 2 pages or 7 strong paragraphs minimum
/5 The paper is neat, legible and in appropriate final format.
/5 Project is well developed proving your stance on the topic & is easily understood.
/5
TOTAL /30
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Conventions Essay is free of spelling mistakes /5 Essay is free of fragments /5 Essay is free of run on sentences /5 Essay has correct capitalization. /5 Essay has correct punctuation. /5 Project component has all conventions in correct format.
/5
TOTAL /30
Presentation Used correct voice level. /5 Articulated the information from your essay and your project with ease and clarity.
/5
Maintained a professional appearance (attitude/behavior) for the audience.
/10
TOTAL /20
SCORE:
/170
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Visual Presentation Options: All options are described in detail in our ‘teacher copy’ for you to choose your visual
component.
Power Point Presentation
Paper Quilt
Diorama Mobile Shoebox Float Paper Bag Activity
Bumper Sticker—Support a Cause
Pennants & Banners
Pros/Cons Ring (2 color) Posters & Ads Social Science Chart Puzzle
3-D Dinner Maps Paper Plate Puppet Problem Solving List
Cube Invitations Door Hangers Graphs
Support a Cause Letter Flaps Flag Popplet
Which VISUAL COMPONENT did you choose?
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Plan your essay & visual….
Problem/Topic: Define the problem: Analyze the problem: Solution: Research findings: Solution feasibility: Solution credibility: Visual Ideas:
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