youth speak out about issues. schedule may 5th - may 9th (generating ideas/planning/researching) ...
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Youth speak out about issues
Schedule
May 5th - May 9th (generating ideas/planning/researching)
May 13th - May 16th (drafting) May 19th - May 23rd (revising/editing)
May 26th - May 30th (publishing) June 2nd - June 6th (presenting)
Brainstorm Ideas
Choose a questions and take 1 minute to discuss- What changes would you like to see?
- What changes would you make if you had the power to do so?
- What change is at your fingertips?
Watch Video Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYtm8uEo5vU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Id9caYw-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptCeomUy-ds
*** What do you notice?***
What do you notice? Props Humor Gestures Know your audience Give real life examples Quote an expert Use technical language Express yourself with voice! Visuals Use “we” or “us” Put yourself in someone else’s shoes
How to Make a Plan
1) Choose your topic
2) Decide if you’re for or against?
3) Choose your top 3 arguments
4) Support your arguments with 3 pieces of evidence and examples
What makes a good topic? You’re passionate about it You know a lot about it You can back it up with evidence
***Have a look at the list of topics***
Website
Survey
Interview
Research
You have 3 arguments that need to be supported with 3 pieces of evidence (your research)
The 3 types of research you can use are:- Websites- Interviews- Surveys
Websites
1) Find a website that supports your argument
2) Write down the website address
3) Take point form notes
How to Prepare your Survey1) Topic
2) Your name
3) Questions (leave LOTS of space) - Yes/No question - Multiple choice question- Short answer question
4) Post on bulletin board in classroom
How to Prepare your Interview1) Topic
2) Your Name
3) Your Interviewee’s name
4) A time to contact them
5) Questions (make sure you leave space for responses)
6) Conduct your interview (on your own time)
Use Model Text Read your text: Has Reality TV gone too
far? A = Arguments (opinions)
E = Evidence (examples, proof)
T = Transition words
OS = Opening Statement
CS = Closing Statement
Working Words to your Advantage
Writing Transition Words
- In my opinion, - I strongly believe…- I fully agree…- I completely disagree…- According to…- On one hand,- On the other hand,- Research shows that…
Quoting your evidence According to Mr. McGinnis (Department on
Oceans), “Pollution in our oceans is of paramount concern”.
According to research, 90% of students in grade 6 felt that they had been bullied in the past.
The article (Healthy Food) said that…
Revising & Editing Workshop This will take place during class time