ELA Writing Calendar

1.06.2015

Newton 40 Minute Writing Piece

HW: DUE FRIDAY- EIC Mammals, Journal 11, CNN Student News 1/5 Comment

You will need your science journal as well as your Newton Worksheet.  Today, due at THE END of class:

  • Log onto Google Docs
  • Create a new document called Newton and move it to your STEAM Folder
The writing assignment:
Using evidence from your research (science journal, Newton Worksheet) write an argument that supports whether Newton was a madman OR a genius.  You must come down on one side, you can't pick both!  This writing piece needs to include:
  • An introduction (background info about Newton, thesis statement regarding you argument-madman or genius)
  • Body-evidence to support your argument
  • Counter claim- acknowledge the other side of your argument and evidence that supports the other side
  • Conclusion that supports your original argument and summarizes your major points

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