Group of 2

What would you PROPOSE?

Youve seen the property. Youve brainstormed and had time to think about it. Now consider what
you could do with it. Dream a little! With your partner, consider the following...
Here are your requirements:
________Your proposal must suggest a multi-purpose area which could be used to enhance
at least one of the following areas:

Collaboration & team building

Math Art
Science Physical education
Social Studies Music
English Community involvement

________Your proposal must cost less than $1,000 to build and install (all materials)

________Your proposal must fit on the property (see the map)

Determine your group:

A____________________________ B____________________________

What you will write in ARGUMENT format:

________A: An introduction which catches the audiences attention and introduces your suggested
use for the property (this will include your claim!) Explain in detail what you will be building and
installing on the property. GET US EXCITED! Use an effective opening from what youve
learned this year.

________A: At least 1 evidence point, written in paragraph form, which states 1 reason WHY we
should use your idea for the property. Develop your commentary/ reasoning using ethos,
pathos, or logos to the MAX. CONVINCE US why we would want this!

________B: At least 1 more evidence point, written in paragraph form, which states 1 reason
WHY we should use your idea for the property. Develop your commentary/ reasoning using
ethos, pathos, or logos to the MAX. CONVINCE US why we would want this!

________A/B: At least one counterargument and refute. This cant be part of one of the above
paragraphs it will be its own separate paragraph, though it may include more evidence.

________B: A conclusion which wraps up your argument and helps the audience to know the next
steps-- get us excited! Use an effective closing from what youve learned this year.

________A: A works cited page which includes a proper MLA citation for every place you used for
your portion of research, materials, plans, etc. THIS WILL BE SEPARATE FROM YOUR
PARTNERS! ONLY include sources from YOUR research and YOUR sections of the paper.
________B: A works cited page which includes a proper MLA citation for every place you used for
your portion of research, materials, plans, etc. THIS WILL BE SEPARATE FROM YOUR
PARTNERS! ONLY include sources from YOUR research and YOUR sections of the paper.

Timeline...
Thursday, April 20Brainstorm and pitch ideas
Friday, April 21 Research
Monday, April 24 Research. Begin claim, evidence and commentary
Tuesday, April 25 Share Google Doc with Mrs. H and group members; write
Wednesday, April 26 Write (dont forget Works Cited Page and in-text citations!)
Thursday, April 27 Finish writing! See an example of an excellent paper. PRINT! Full draft
due for revision/ sharing/ feedback
Friday, April 28 Feedback. Revise and finalize
Monday, May 1 Revise and finalize (No 4th or 5th hours)
Tuesday, May 2 Revise and finalize (No 2nd or 3rd hours)
Wednesday, May 3 PRINT! Hand in final proposal writing for performance grade! (Razzle-
dazzle me! This should be your best, most convincing work of the year!)
Rubric...
Who?
STRUCTURE (20) A B C D E

A Intro interested the reader in my argument and got the reader ready to see
my point. Explains our idea with plenty of detail. Clearly stated the
debatable claim.

AB Transitions used transitions to link the parts of the argument.

B Conclusion reinforced the main point(s) in a way that made a cohesive whole.
Wrapped up the piece and reminded audience of the argument/
debatable claim.

DEVELOPMENT (20)
AB Elaboration included varied kinds of evidence such as researched facts,
quotations, examples, and definitions. Elaborated using ethos,
pathos, and logos. Developed argument to convince audience.

A&B Counter- wrote and refuted a relevant counterargument.

argument

AB Craft used sophisticated word choice; used a wide variety of Writers

Toolbox items effectively (like repetition, lists, sentence variety,
domain-specific language, short-long-short sentence pattern, etc)

CONVENTIONS (10)
AB Editing used correct spelling and mastered No Excuses; evidence of
proofreading, including comma usage.

AB Punctuation used internal punctuation appropriately within sentences and when

and Citations citing sources; included a complete MLA-formatted works cited page
 Group of 3

What would you PROPOSE?

Youve seen the property. Youve brainstormed and had time to think about it. Now consider what
you could do with it. Dream a little! With your partners, consider the following...
Here are your requirements:
________Your proposal must suggest a multi-purpose area which could be used to enhance
at least one of the following areas:

Collaboration & team building

Math Art
Science Physical education
Social Studies Music
English Community involvement

________Your proposal must cost less than $1,000 to build and install (all materials)

________Your proposal must fit on the property (see the map)

Determine your group:

A____________________ B____________________ C ______________________

What you will write:

________A: An introduction which catches the audiences attention and introduces your suggested
use for the property (this will include your claim!) Explain in detail what you will be building and
installing on the property. GET US EXCITED! Use an effective opening from what youve
learned this year.
________A: At least 1 evidence point, written in paragraph form, which states 1 reason WHY we
should use your idea for the property. Develop your commentary/ reasoning using ethos,
pathos, or logos to the MAX. CONVINCE US why we would want this!
________B: At least 1 more evidence point, written in paragraph form, which states 1 reason WHY
we should use your idea for the property. Develop your commentary/ reasoning using ethos,
pathos, or logos to the MAX. CONVINCE US why we would want this!
________C: At least 1 more evidence point, written in paragraph form, which states 1 reason
WHY we should use your idea for the property. Develop your commentary/ reasoning using
ethos, pathos, or logos to the MAX. CONVINCE US why we would want this!
________C: At least one counterargument and refute. This cant be part of one of the above
paragraphs it will be its own separate paragraph, though it may include more evidence.
________B: A conclusion which wraps up your argument and helps the audience to know the next
steps-- get them excited! Use an effective closing from what youve learned this year.
________A: A works cited page which includes a proper MLA citation for every place you used for
your portion of research, materials, plans, etc. THIS WILL BE SEPARATE FROM YOUR
PARTNERS! ONLY include sources from YOUR research and YOUR sections of the paper.
________B: A works cited page which includes a proper MLA citation for every place you used for
your portion of research, materials, plans, etc. THIS WILL BE SEPARATE FROM YOUR
PARTNERS! ONLY include sources from YOUR research and YOUR sections of the paper.
________C: A works cited page which includes a proper MLA citation for every place you used for
your portion of research, materials, plans, etc. THIS WILL BE SEPARATE FROM YOUR
PARTNERS! ONLY include sources from YOUR research and YOUR sections of the paper.

Timeline...
Thursday, April 20Brainstorm and pitch ideas
Friday, April 21 Research
Monday, April 24 Research. Begin claim, evidence and commentary
Tuesday, April 25 Share Google Doc with Mrs. H and group members; write
Wednesday, April 26 Write (dont forget Works Cited Page and in-text citations!)
Thursday, April 27 Finish writing! See an example of an excellent paper. PRINT! Full draft
due for revision/ sharing/ feedback
Friday, April 28 Feedback. Revise and finalize
Monday, May 1 Revise and finalize (No 4th or 5th hoursMSTEP)
Tuesday, May 2 Revise and finalize (No 2nd or 3rd hoursMSTEP)
Wednesday, May 3 PRINT! Hand in final proposal writing for performance grade! (Razzle-
dazzle me! This should be your best, most convincing work of the year!)
Rubric...
Who?
STRUCTURE (20) A B C D E

A Intro interested the reader in my argument and got the reader ready to see
my point. Explains our idea with plenty of detail. Clearly stated the
debatable claim.

ABC Transitions used transitions to link the parts of the argument.

C Counter- wrote and refuted a relevant counterargument.

argument

B Conclusion reinforced the main point(s) in a way that made a cohesive whole.
Wrapped up the piece and reminded audience of the argument/
debatable claim.

DEVELOPMENT (20)
ABC Elaboration included varied kinds of evidence such as researched facts,
quotations, examples, and definitions. Elaborated using ethos,
pathos, and logos. Developed argument to convince audience.

ABC Craft used sophisticated word choice; used a wide variety of Writers
Toolbox items effectively (like repetition, lists, sentence variety,
domain-specific language, short-long-short sentence pattern, etc)

CONVENTIONS (10)
ABC Editing used correct spelling and mastered No Excuses; evidence of
proofreading, including comma usage.

ABC Punctuation used internal punctuation appropriately within sentences and when
and Citations citing sources; included a complete MLA-formatted works cited page