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English:
Name: ______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Due: _______________________________
Argument Writing Process Checklist: (This or That)
Length: 5 paragraphs
This assignment will be scored on Sentence Fluency, Organization, Ideas, Word Choice, Voice, and Conventions. Follow the steps to complete the writing process.
1. ____________Read all of the question/prompt.
2.____________Use QUESTIONING strategies to paraphrase what the prompt is asking. Write that in your own words below.
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3.____________Read the text. Use all reading skills and questioning strategies to understand it.
4.___________Take notes using Cornell / AVID strategies. Be sure all information is relevant to the prompt. Be sure to paraphrase it into your own words.
5._________While taking notes, be sure to write the paragraph in which you found your evidence. Cite your source like (para.7).
6. ________Decide the claim of your choice. Write it below. ___________________________________________________________________
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7.Brainstorm using a circle map:
a.________Pull key words and ideas from your notes to plan your writing.
b.________Be sure to include Tier 2 words and powerful ideas - use THESAURUS.
c.________ Have reasons FOR/in favor of your argument.
d.________ Have reasons OPPOSED/against your argument.
8.Use the small TREE MAP to organize your thoughts.
a.________ Select (3) different tier 2 words (V) to guide your argument.
b.__________ Order them from most important to least important.
c.__________Find synonyms for each of the three words.
d.___________ Organize ideas under each tier 2 or tier 3 word - using just quick notes.
9. Write INTRODUCTION / FLEE MAP (three to five sentences).
a. _________ I hooked by audience’s attention.
b.__________ I wrote a topic sentence /claim (O)
c.__________I stated WHO and SHOULD do what action.
d.__________I included my 3 tier 2 or tier 3 words.
e.__________ I wrote my reasons using parallel structure (a long sentence with all three reasons).
f.__________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
g.___________ I have a closing sentence that makes the paragraph sound done.
h._________ I have “punch” that makes my writing powerful - figurative language or fact.
10. Write PARAGRAPH 1 / FLEE MAP (eight to ten sentences).
a. _________ Use FIRST tier 2 or tier 3 word.
b.__________ I hooked by audience’s attention.
c.___________ I wrote a topic sentence using my first reason (O).
d.__________I used my first tier 2 or tier 3 to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
e.__________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
f.__________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
g.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
h.__________I used my second synonym to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
i. __________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
j. __________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
k.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
l. __________ I used my third synonym to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
m. __________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
n.__________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
o.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
p.___________ I have a closing sentence that makes the paragraph sound done.
q.__________ I have “punch” that makes my writing powerful / figurative language or fact!
11. Write PARAGRAPH 2 / FLEE MAP (eight to ten sentences).
a. _________ Use SECOND tier 2 or tier 3 word.
b.__________ I hooked by audience’s attention.
c.___________ I wrote a topic sentence using my first reason (O).
d.__________I used first tier 2 or tier 3 to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
e.__________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
f.__________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
g.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
h.__________I used second synonym to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
i. __________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
j. __________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
k.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
l. __________ I used third synonym to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
m. __________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
n.__________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
o.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
p.___________ I have a closing sentence that makes the paragraph sound done.
q.__________ I have “punch” that makes my writing powerful - figurative language or fact!
12. Write PARAGRAPH 3 / FLEE MAP (eight to ten sentences).
a. _________ Use THIRD tier 2 or tier 3 word.
b.__________ I hooked by audience’s attention.
c.___________ I wrote a topic sentence using my first reason (O).
d.__________I used first tier 2 or tier 3 to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
e.__________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
f.__________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
g.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
h.__________I used second synonym to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
i. __________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
j.__________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
k.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
l. __________ I used third synonym to tell WHAT happened - using reasons and evidence from the text FOR my argument.
m. __________ I used a sentence transition / sentence transformer.
n.__________ I cited the source or paragraph where I found information (para. ___).
o.__________I explained why this is important /explained a benefit / added own thoughts.
p.__________ I have a closing sentence that makes the paragraph sound done.
q._________ I have “punch” that makes my writing powerful - figurative language or fact!
13. Write CONCLUSION / FLEE MAP (three to five sentences).
a.___________ I started with: In conclusion / In summary / To conclude…
b.___________I wrote a topic sentence - restates claim in different words.
c.___________MUST respond to the objections of others - other side.
d.____________Used: Although / Even though…..
e.___________ Paragraph has “PUNCH” / “CALL TO ACTION”
f._________ Answer the “who cares?” and “so what?”
g._________ What action do you want done?
h.__________ Be sure it connects to topic sentence.
14. _____________Write ROUGH DRAFT
15. REVISE: Use highlighters to see what you have included and need to change.
a.__________Followed the color chart below.
b.__________ MADE CHANGES – FIXED IT UP!!
c.__________ Added sentence transitions.
d.___________ Cited sources with paragraph numbers.
16. EDIT for Conventions: CUPS
a. ___________ Corrected capitals
b.____________Corrected usage - all verbs and words make sense / sentences are not running on and on.
c.____________Corrected punctuation: periods, and commas.
d.____________Corrected spelling with a dictionary
17. Type or write or final draft - 5 paragraphs.
a. ____________ remember to indent.
b. ___________ all paragraphs are perfect - ready to publish.
HIGHLIGHTING COLORS:
1. Purple - Tier 2 or Tier 3 Words
2. Orange – Sentence Transformers / Sentence Transitions
3. Pink – Parallel Structure - a long sentence with three equal phrases.
4. Yellow – Simile / Metaphor / Personification / Hyperbole / Onomatopoeia / Alliteration
5. Green – evidence with parenthesis / sources cited
6. Blue - Conventions – SPELLING, capitals, commas, periods, end punctuation