Week of 3/22/10
Periods 1,3,4,8
Monday-Find an article or piece of writing that persuades.
Tuesday-List as many persuasive words as you can.
Wednesday-Why is it important to support your point? Create a well-written response in your
writer's
notebook.
Thursday-Research famous debates i.e. Lincoln/Douglas, Kennedy/Nixon, and explain who
performed better and why.
Friday-Have a great vacation!
Period 6
Monday-Make a list of words used to persuade.
Tuesday-Write an entry about a time you argued and were most effective.
Wednesday-Add on to list of persuasive words.
Thursday-Choose a question and be prepared to debate.
Friday-Enjoy the vacation!