Writing is all about progress, not perfection. Scholars engage in a peer critique protocol to gain feedback on their quote sandwich from a previous lesson. Next, pupils begin drafting their argumentative essays based on the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson. 

Concepts

argumentative writing, essay writing, peer editing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Thoroughly review the peer critique expectations with learners and post them in the classroom for reference
• Provide sentence frames for English learners to use during peer discussions

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 17 from the consecutive 20-part Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series

Pros

• Includes helpful teaching notes
• Offers tips for meeting all students' 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 W.7.5 W.7.9.a