Objectives
Students will:
- Write a claim statement that provides an analysis of a work of literature.
- Identify relevant, accurate textual evidence in support of a claim.
- Connect the parts of an argument, identifying evidence that supports reasons for a claim.
- Integrate counterclaims into an argumentative essay.
Skills Needed
Students must be able to:
- Identify and discuss themes developed in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
- Identify and apply stages of a writing process.
