Communicate 4.2.1 Feedback Quest

I like to give my students feedback in a variety of ways.  My favorite way is via video.  In Canvas, I can upload a video for feedback.  I can also upload audio, and I can make my own rubrics. 

For this web quest, I created a real project for my 7th grade ESOL-ELA students.  Here is an example of the project below.  To see this project and the rubric that I created in an online classroom setting, go to https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/822559.


Writing an Argument - Project

Standards: 
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
7. SL.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent
descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.
7. W.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and
 evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources
 and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s),
 reasons and evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Student Learning Objectives:  By the end of this module, 7^th grade ESOL students-will know do the following:

• React to the context of the article “Looking Good: The Psychology and Biology of Beauty” using academic and content vocabulary (claim, counterclaim, psychology, symmetry, and valid).
• Use technology to compare and contrast text to an audio version.
• Evaluate and Analyze arguments
• Cite textual evidence to support what is written and implied in a text.
• Write a rebuttal argument using a formulaic template in order to understand the process of argumentative writing.   

• Due Feb 28 by 9:59pm
• Points 200
• Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file upload

This assignment will take at least 35-45 minutes of video watching and another 1-3 hours to complete so that it is why it will be counted as a project grade and worth 200 points. 
Before watching the mini lessons,  click and read the article Attractive People Paid Better at Work get More Attention from their bosses report.pdf

Think about the following questions:

How is this article similar ( like) the article that you read earlier in the month titled "The Psychology and Biology of Beauty?"
What is the theme or main idea of the article?

 Watch the videos by clicking the word "link" next to the topic.
 
1.Select a topic for an argumentative essay--Lesson 1 of 7 - Link
2. Write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay - Link 
3. Writing a hook sentence and introducing a thesis statement -Link
4. Organize information for an argumentative essay - Link
5. Write an introductory paragraph for an argumentative essay - Link
6. Draft body paragaphs for argumentative writing - Link
7. Draft a concluding paragraph for an argumentative essay - Link


 1.Then click here to download the form with your writing prompt.  If you are overwhelmed from the choices, you can write about the following topics:

• What is true beauty? (definition)
• Does the media shape your opinion of what you think is beautiful?
• Is it better to be beautiful or smart?

2.. When you have chosen your idea, download the argumentative writing rubric, and planning sheet.
3.. Answer the questions on the planning sheet in complete sentence because you will use this information to help you write your rough draft essay.
4.. After you finish typing in the information on you planning sheet, save it by click on "save as."
5.. Save it as your name - class period - argument in the "my documents" folder.  
6.. Next, write your rough draft.
7.  Once you are done with your rough draft, click "save as"  your name - class period-rough draft in the my documents folder.  
8.. After you saved your file, attach the outline and rough draft into an email to me by clicking on the inbox above and searching for my name, or you may upload it below.
9.  Don't write your final draft until your teacher gives you feedback.   
 10. If you are confused, go back and re-watch the mini lessons, ask your peer, or email me.
 

These are the requirements for your writing.
ESOL Level 1 = One paragraph
ESOL Level 2 - At least two paragraphs
ESOL Level 3 - 3 paragraphs
ESOL Level 4 - 4 paragraphs
ESOL Level 5 - A full 5 paragraph essay.

After you are done and ready to submit your paper, go to http://www.paperrater.com/ to check your essay before submitting it.  I will be using this tool to help grade your papers.

Additional Information to Help you Organize Your Ideas and Do a Purposeful Outline.
The following format might help students write an argumentative essay which requires them to read and think critically about texts by using certain criteria.

A. Introduction (theme, position)
B. Argument:

1. Narration (summary of the stories and criteria)
2. Confirmation (support and evidence)
3. Refutation and concession (anticipations of objections and restatement of your viewpoint)

C. Conclusion (outcome, solution)

The following rubric is a partial snapshot of the one that I created in Canvas.  Please go to https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/822559 to see the rubric in its full form.