Getting StartedTake out your WordGeneration folder.On the top of page 5 write a claim and counterclaim for the question is an extended school day the right choice for middle school students.

Claim -Counterclaim - Students will debate is an extended school day the right choice for middle school students.Success CriteriaI can recall this weeks focus words and use them in correct content.I can state a claim and use evidence to support my claim.

Vocabularyextend - to stretch out; make longerradical - extremecrucial - very importantattain - to achieve or reach a goalinitiative - a first step; beginning action

VocabularyGood writing skills are very important for getting into college.Samuel took the first step to introducing the new student to the class.I wish that summer break would last a few more weeks.I hope to receive high honors this marking period.In extreme cases carbon monoxide poisoning can kill people within a matter of hours.

Is an extended school day the right choice for middle school students?Turn and TalkRemind students that you can use evidence from the article, the WG math problem, the WG science lesson, or your own experience.Pro or Con?

DebatePro - argues the yes side of the debateCon - argues the no side of the debateModerators - use accountable talk sentence stems to keep the debate going. After pro and con each speak, moderators summarize arguments and recall focus words used. Evaluator - tallies the number of focus words used by pro, con, and moderator

Opposite SidesOne side of the room is the Yes side, and the opposite side of the room is the No sideOnly the student with the talking stick is permitted to speak. Everyone else is standing up straight and actively listening.Be prepared to own your answer.Must provide evidence to back up your claim.Use focus words.Use phrases like I believe that, I agree with you but, You make a good point, but have you considered, Can you show me evidence in the text thatIf you are sufficiently swayed by a justification from the other side, be prepared to justify your move to that side of the room.

Is an extended school day the right choice for middle school students?