Self-Assessment
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What should you always have at the end of your response?
A punctuation mark (. / ? / !)
What do you call something that you believe in?
An opinion
What is wrong with the response?
What is the color of the cat?
The color of the cat is brown
MISSING PUNCTUATION!
The color of the cat is brown.
Name this part of the argument:
I believe McDonald's workers should be paid more.
The opinion
TRUE or FALSE:
Mr. Martinez likes cats more than dogs.
FALSE
Mr. Martinez is more of a dog person.
What should the first letter of your sentences be?
Uppercase / Capital
What is the part of your argument that answers why we believe in our opinion?
Our reasons
What is wrong with the response?
How many letters are in the alphabet?
there are 26 letters in the alphabet.
DIDN'T CAPITALIZE THE FIRST LETTER!
There are 26 letters in the alphabet.
Name this part of the argument:
McDonald's workers should be paid more because they don't get paid enough to support their families.
The reason
What is the name of Mr. Martinez's little brother?
Aaron
What is it called when you make sure there is enough space between your words in your response.
Using finger spaces
What is the part of our argument that proves our reasons are true?
The evidence.
What is wrong with the response?
What did you do yesterday?
Yesterday, Iwent tomy friend'shouse.
NO FINGER SPACES!
Yesterday, I went to my friend's house.
Name this part of the argument:
The Press Democrat says that many McDonald's workers depend on money from programs outside of their job to support their families.
The evidence
Which train does Mr. Martinez take to get to school everyday?
The L Train!
What is it called when you have the words from your question inside of your response?
Restating the Question is when you have the words from your question inside of your response.
How many reasons can you give to support your opinion?
As many as you want!
What is wrong with the response?
When is your birthday?
July 14th.
DIDN'T RESTATE THE QUESTION!
My birthday is July 14th.
What is the argument missing?
I think dogs are better than cats. In the text, it says that dogs like to protect their owners.
NO REASONS!
I think dogs are better than cats. I believe this because dogs are very protective of their owners. In the text, it says that dogs like to protect their owners.
How long has Mr. Martinez been growing his hair?
Over 2 years!
How can you check to see if your answer makes sense?
Reading your response out loud!
What are the most important parts of a proper argument?
Our clear opinion, reasons, and evidence.
What is wrong with the response?
Why do you think bugs are gross?
Gross nasty bugs I think because.
DIDN'T READ RESPONSE OUT LOUD TO MAKE SURE IT MAKES SENSE!
I think bugs are gross because they are small and have many legs.What is the argument missing?
I think dogs are better than cats because they are friendlier.
NO EVIDENCE!
I think dogs are better than cats because they are friendlier. I read that dogs are very affectionate to humans even since the 1800s.
What month was Mr. Martinez born?
February!