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**suassive Essay & Debate** //__Objectives:__// __ [] __ || 7 & 8 || Excellent resource to use in a mini-lesson on how to organize a debate and later on how to debate in public || __ [] __ || 7 || Good example of a strong rebuttal that could be used in a mini-lesson to prepare students for debate || **__The Witch of Blackbird Pond__ (Mock Trial)** //__Objectives:__// __ [] __ || 5, 6, & 7 || Teacher will copy the handouts and assign students to a role in the trial. Appropriate preparation sheet should be completed by each student before the trial. || __ [] __ || 4, 6& 7 || Video clips for each member of the trial to help them better understand their roles. || __ [] __ || 4, 6, & 7 || Show to help students understand their roles better. (Mini-lesson before students edit their roles) || [|Jennifer KucharCarney] on 6/2/201
 * 1) Students will be able to select a controversial topic on which to write a persuasive essay
 * 2) Students will be able to research both sides of the issue using a variety of sources
 * 3) Students will be able to evaluate and choose quality web resources to support their point of view
 * 4) Students will be able to analyze and synthesize research using note cards
 * 5) Students will be able to effectively convey their position in essay form
 * 6) Students will be able to support their position with relevant research
 * 7) Students will be able to convince others of their position in a formal debate
 * 8) Students will be able to discuss their position on a blog or other type of digital forum
 * //**Delicious Site **// || **//Objective //**s || **//Use to meet Objective// ** ||
 * __ [|101 Persuasive Essay Topics/ Reading Worksheets] __ || 1 || Can be used in addition to class brainstorm to generate ideas for a suitable topic. ||
 * __ [|Evaluating Web Pages:Techniques to Apply and Questions to Ask] __ || 3 || Use in a mini-lesson on how to conduct and evaluate research once topic has been chosen ||
 * __ [|Purdue Owl] __ || 5 || Useful in mini-lesson on writing process and revisit again on editing process ||
 * __ [|Easy Bib:Free Bibliography Maker] __ || 4 || Students can use this during the research process to record the sources they are using to collect notes ||
 * __ [|Persuasive Essay Thesis Builder and Online Outliner] __ || 5 & 6 || Can be used by students to help them write a thesis statement, organize their research, and outline the key points of their essay ||
 * __ [|Persuasive Essay Grading Sheet] __ || 5 & 6 || Can be used to help students evaluate: quality essays during mini-lessons on proper formating; during peer evaluation of rough draft and final draft essays; their own writing ||
 * __ [|Write Source Grades 6-8 Persuasive Essay] __ || 5 & 6 || Sample essay could be used during a mini-lesson on proper formating ||
 * __ [|Persuasive Sample] __ || 5& 6 || Good introductory essay to use in mini-lesson defining what a persuasive essay is ||
 * __ [|Essay Writing Services] __ || 5 & 6 || Great source for mini-lesson on how to construct a persuasive essay after topics have been selected ||
 * __ [|Bloggapedia] __ || 8 || Great place to send students to debate their topic in a public forum ||
 * __ [|Middle School Public Debate Program] __ || 7 || Great resource for showing students what a debate looks like through live video of real students. (Would be used in a mini-lesson after discussing the format of a debate) ||
 * OnlineLearn Designing Online Debates
 * WingClips
 * 1) Students will be able to analyze & explain the different points of view minor character hold of the main characterS (Kit)
 * 2) Students will be able to analyze & explain the role a character's personal background has on his/her point of view
 * 3) Students will be able to analyze & explain the central conflict in the novel
 * 4) Students will be able to adopt the persona of a character in order convey his/her point of view to a live audience
 * 5) Students will be able to gather facts from the novel to either convict or free the main character of her "crimes"
 * 6) Students will be come familiar with the legal system & the court of law
 * 7) Students will demonstrate their understanding of court proceedings by participating in a mock trial
 * **//Deliciuos Site//** || //**Objectives**// || **//Use to Meet Objective//** ||
 * __ [|Teacher Resource : Mock Trial] __ || __ [| 4 & 6] __ || Handouts will help students become more familiar with the process of a Mock Trial as they can use a prepared script to act one out . At conclusion class will brainstorm a list of things they felt were important to the trial's success. ||
 * __ [|Lesson Plan:Conducting a Mock Trial] __ || 2 & 6 || Teacher will use this site to help prepare questions to ask the students in a mini-lesson on the elements of a mock trial ||
 * __ [|Mock Trial: How it Works] __ || 6 & 7 || Brief Video on students talking about what a mock trial is. Use in mini-lesson to introduce the idea after the class brainstorm ||
 * mock3.pdf
 * __ [|Two Quick & Easy Cross Examination Tips] __ || 6 & 7 || Good video to share with students assigned to the role of lawyer ||
 * __ [|Strategies for Preparing the Mock Trial Team] __ || 5,6,& 7 || Review with student when trial teams are being formed. Outlines each of their roles during the proceedings. ||
 * __ [| The Trial Practice Tips Web Log] __ || 6 & 7 || Good tips to give to students in lawyer roles. (Small Group Time) ||
 * T__ [|ips for Mock Trial Witnesses] __ || 6 & 7 || Good tips to give to students in Witness roles (Small Group Time) ||
 * __ [|2010 National Mock Trial Competition] __ || 4 || Great pod casts to show students in role of witnesses. Demonstrate how they assume the role of the character they are portraying. (Small Group time) ||
 * __ [|Trial Skills Live] __ || 4,6 & 7 || Tips and pod casts demonstrating the tips for both lawyers and witness. ||
 * Video Clips from Mock Trials
 * __ [|How to Make a Strong Opening Statement] __ || 6 & 7 || Important tips for lawyers ||
 * Unreality 11 Awesome Courtroom Scenes in Movies