Argument Writing Team Challenge

STUDENTS, FIRST COMPLETE THE FORM LINKED HERE.
Reminders
Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).
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Today in class you will

 present claims, evidence, and explanations.
Why?

To deepen your understanding of human and physical geography.
To help you become better at supporting arguments.
To practice writing skills.
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DIRECTIONS



If you are ever waiting for a direction, please work on a sidequest or use PlaceSpotting by students, PlaceSpotting , Google A Day, or this Google Maps Scavenger Hunt or create a meme for one of our social studies topics from the year. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)





1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute



2. You should have the beginnings of an argument writing piece from last class. 5 paragraphs. A claim at the end of the first, a main idea at the start of each of body paragraph, and the claim restated at the end of the last paragraph.  Review last class' directions and the Argument Writing Structure in Google Classroom.        5 minutes



3. A & C PERIODS: Finish following the directions for the team challenge linked here.            35 minutes






4. B & D PERIODS: Take 10 minutes to finish with your teams or review your work with your teams to revise your writing.            10 minutes






5.  Wait for Mr.d'E for the Battle Royale.            25 minutes





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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......



What did you do to improve your introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion?