Pupils begin the writing process in preparation for an end-of-unit essay based on Katherine Paterson's Lyddie. To get started, they read and discuss a model essay and learn about the similarities and differences between argumentative and explanatory writing. 

Concepts

argumentative writing, novels, explanatory writing, the writing process

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Help students better understand the difference between explanatory and argumentative writing by showing examples of each style

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 13 from the 20-part Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
• Requires a document camera for projecting a Venn diagram 

Pros

• Includes a helpful writer's glossary with academic vocabulary related to the writing process
• Provides strategies for meeting all learners' instructional needs

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.1.c W.7.1.d W.7.1.e W.7.4