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The “Get What You Want” Letter. Shalyn Lundbergh. Common Core Anchor Standards. Writing Anchor Standard 1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant sufficient evidence.
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The “Get What You Want” Letter Shalyn Lundbergh
Common Core Anchor Standards • Writing Anchor Standard 1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant sufficient evidence. • Writing Anchor Standard 4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Brainstorm What do you want? -5 minutes -Write your list in paragraph form, one item after another. Underline the things that are possible. Circle the things that your parents can do for you. Put a star next to the things you have already asked for.
Four Square Vocabulary -Part of Speech- with examples -Definition Synonyms Term Sentence Picture *Hand Signal!! Present
Prewrite • Choose one of your “wants” with a star next to it. • Think of all of the reasons, or arguments that your parents have given you against your “want.” Write them down. • Think of your counterarguments. Write those down. * If you do not have at least three arguments and counterarguments, please choose another “want.”
Group Discussion • Turn to your groupmates and discuss your wants, your parent arguments, and your counterarguments. • Group Responsibilities: • Listen. • Critique. Be constructive; stay positive!!! • Take notes: Three stars and a wish.
Write your letter • Remember letter format. • Start with an interesting introduction. • Establish ethos, pathos, logos. • Be careful; do not whine or sound too pushy!!!
Peer Feedback- Session #1 • First Reading: Overall Effect • Second Reading: Argument/ Counterargument • Third Reading: Tone • Fourth Reading: Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization * Revise/ Rewrite
Peer Feedback #2 • First Reading: Overall Effect • Second Reading: Argument/ Counterargument • Third Reading: Tone • Fourth Reading: Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization. * Revise/ Rewrite
Share out • Each group member must read his or her letter to the whole group. • The group will listen quietly, take notes, and share notes after the reading. • Reader will quietly listen to comments and take notes on group comments. • The group will choose the letter that they feel presents the best case and explain why. • Author will share the letter with the class.
Publish! • Homework: Take your letter and comments home and rewrite your final draft. *Remember, you do not need to use all of your group’s suggestions! You know your audience better than anyone! *Presentation is key. Final draft should be neat, free from extra marks, cross-outs, spelling errors, etc.
Present, Respond, Reflect Present your letter to your audience (your parents). Leave! Give your parents time to read the letter, discuss, and respond. *The response can be as short as a sentence. Reflect. Why do you think that you received the response that you did? What worked? What could you have done better?
What challenges do you anticipate having with your students?
