Benjamin L. Stewart

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Writing II Module 17: Revise and Edit

Book of Argumentative Essays

Writing II_1
Writing II_1 - Notes

Lesson for 2026-06-01

  • For those who have not completed their first draft..

    Go to CAADI to complete your first draft. Let me know (today) 2026-06-01when you complete your first draft, and I will send you your originality report.

    1. Title of your essay

    2. Image

    3. Introductory Paragraph with at least one citation to support the background information

      1. hook

      2. background information (with at least one citation)

      3. Thesis statement

    4. Three body paragraphs according to the The M.E.A.L. Plan: A Comprehensive Approach to Paragraph Development

      1. At least one citation to support evidence

      2. 120-180 words

      3. 5-8 sentences

    5. Conclusion Paragraph

      1. Restate the thesis statement

      2. State the significance, relevance, big picture, etc. of the thesis statement. Why should anyone care?

      3. Conclude with a closing statement

    6. Citations and references according to APA.

      1. Paraphrase all citations.

      2. Include only parenthetical citations.

      3. Avoid mentioning the author, study, researchers, etc.

      4. At least three references

      5. At least one citation in each paragraph except for the conclusion paragraph.

  • For those who need to increase their originality scores…

    Go to CAADI to complete your first draft. Let me know (today) 2026-06-01when you complete your first draft, and I will send you your originality report.

    Also, review ELT Cast 126: How to increase one’s originality score when writing an academic text and Increase Originality Scores (unlisted)(new).

  • For those who have a completed first draft (and are content with their grade in Teams)…

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Peer assessment notes
20260601_094915 - Notes

Lesson for 2026-06-02

Provide recorded feedback individually: Oral Feedback of Written Essays – Google Drive

Lesson for 2026-06-03

  • For those who need to increase their originality scores…

    Go to CAADI to complete your first draft. Let me know (today) 2026-06-01when you complete your first draft, and I will send you your originality report.

    Also, review ELT Cast 126: How to increase one’s originality score when writing an academic text and Increase Originality Scores (unlisted)(new).

  • Possible titles for the book - let’s vote.

    Based on the chapter titles, which cover subjects like school policy, technology, student health, and academic workload, here are 10 possible titles for the book:

    1. Revising the Classroom: Essential Arguments for Modern School Policy and Practice

    2. Perspectives on the Student Experience: Debates on Wellness, Technology, and Discipline

    3. The New School Agenda: Critical Essays on Policy, Assessment, and Well-being

    4. Beyond the Bell: 27 Arguments Shaping Contemporary Education

    5. Uniforms, AI, and Start Times: Current Debates in K-12 Education

    6. Arguing for Change: A Collection of Essays on 21st-Century School Reform

    7. From Policy to Portfolios: Addressing Modern Challenges in Education

    8. The Education Overhaul: Critical Views on Student Health and Academic Workload

    9. Discipline, Dollars, and Devices: Student-Authored Arguments on School Life

    10. Modern Education in Question: A Collection of Critical Perspectives on School Issues

  1. Collect names of those who wish to redo one of their essays.

  2. Provide recorded feedback individually.

    1. Nubia, Alondra, Anahi, Selena, and Montse

  3. Review Transitioning From a First Draft to a Final Draft.

  4. Review your title in Book of Argumentative Essays and confirm via Teams if title is correct or what changes you would like to make.

  5. Review book consent form.

Lesson for 2026-06-04

Lesson for 2026-06-05

Submit your final argumentative essay as a Word document to the Argumentative Essay (final draft) assignment in Teams.

Final grades will be posted on Saturday. Anyone may attend class on Monday to redo any one of their three essays.

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