Monday 1/29

Today we will create our plans for our writing assessments using the documents, lecture, and videos from the last 3 classes. Specific order of planning includes

1. Planning out intro with thesis/overarching claim
2. Selecting arguments and evidence
3. Outlining ideas pre-write

The Do Now

Instructions for writing assignment

Homework: Be prepared for full-class writing session tomorrow

Sources from class. Dates indicate date on blog when each was posted.

Video

• The Great Depression Part 1 (1/26)
• 1920s Consumerism (1/24)
• Great Depression Rap (1/24)
• Crash Course #33 (1/24)

Class Docs

• Lecture (powerpoint) (1/26)
• Shared Hypotheses (1/25)
• Various Docs / Data Sets #1-21 (1/26)

Planing Documents

• 1st Draft (due 1/25)
• 2nd Draft (due 1/26)
• Supporting / Undermining Evidence Tracker (1/25)
• Quote Recording Form (1/26)

Criteria for Success (based on all classes)

• [     ] 2 pages (1 ¾ pages  - 2 ½  pages)
• [   ] Uses at least 3 sources AND CITES THEM
• [   ] claims made and backed with evidence
• [   ] evidence is explained
• [  ] strong introduction
• [  ] strong conclusion
• [  ] strong and varied transitions
• {  } hypothesis / thesis / overarching claim given at the beginning that is CLEAR and is PROVEN
• |  | mechanics are correct, sentence structure is strong, and shows variety in phrasing and word choice
• <  >  organization makes logical sense*
• [  ]  Editing and revision process shows growth