Friday 04/20 Writing - Taking Stock and Setting Writing Goals

Purpose: As an argument writer, I can take stock of my research-based argument essay and set goals for myself.

1. Connection:  Deadlines
2. Teaching:   Today I want to teach you that as any writer moves toward a deadline, the writer evaluates their draft often, making sure the draft is coming along and making sure to leave time for significant revision as needed.
3. Engagement:  Taking Stock
• Have I added in my quotes?
• Have I added my thinking to my evidence?
• Have I tried out an introduction or conclusion?
• Have I been writing?
• What do I still need to accomplish to make my research-based argument essay strong?
4. Next Steps: Continue reworking your argument draft.
• Add powerful quotes to strengthen your argument.
• Gather and rewrite evidence in your own words.
• Explicitly connect your reasons to your evidence: don't make your readers infer!
• Continually ask yourself, "What are you trying to teach/show/make your reader believe?"