NYS Common Core 7th Grade ELA Module 2, Unit 1

1. DO NOW
Entry Task – Essay
• Look at essay draft on your desk
• Read over the comments on how to
improve it

2. Lyddie
Learning Objectives
I can use feedback from others to revise and
improve my essay.
I can use correct grammar and punctuation in
my essay.
I can use new vocabulary appropriately in
my essay.

3. Lyddie
Writing Argument
Common mistakes from this class:
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4. Lyddie
Writing Argument
How to fix them!!
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5. Lyddie
Writing Argument
Excellent Paragraph:
One of the reasons that Lyddie should not sign the
petition is because it will make it impossible to reunite
her family. In chapter 12, Betsy, one of Lyddie’s
roommates, is considering signing the petition. Amelia,
another roommate, warns her not to by saying, “Should
you sign the petition, Betsy, they’ll dismiss you.” (91)
Like Betsy, if Lyddie signs the petition she’ll be fired. She
needs money to get back the family farm and live there
with her family. She won’t have any money without a
job. Worse than that, Lyddie could be “blacklisted,”
which means no other mills will hire her. (81) Lyddie
needs a job and money in order to reunite her family.

6. Introduce the quote
In chapter _______, ___________
On page __________ it says,
“_____________________________________
___________________________________”
Analyze the quote
This shows that _____________

7. Lyddie
Writing Argument
Excellent Paragraph:
One of the reasons that Lyddie should not sign the
petition is because it will make it impossible to reunite
her family. In chapter 12, Betsy, one of Lyddie’s
roommates, is considering signing the petition. Amelia,
another roommate, warns her not to by saying, “Should
you sign the petition, Betsy, they’ll dismiss you.” (91)
Like Betsy, if Lyddie signs the petition she’ll be fired. She
needs money to get back the family farm and live there
with her family. She won’t have any money without a
job. Worse than that, Lyddie could be “blacklisted,”
which means no other mills will hire her. (81) Lyddie
needs a job and money in order to reunite her family.

8. Lyddie
Writing Argument
Time for the Re-write:
• Read the paragraph over first
• Read the comments
• Rewrite it, fixing mistakes!

9. Lyddie
Homework
Homework
• Finish your final draft of the essay
TONIGHT!!
Extra Credit!? Tomorrow will begin a speech
by César Chavez. Who is he?