What exactly you should do in the following three classes. You will be working individually, but the teacher will be around in case you want to ask questions.
- Class 1: You read the entire webquest through and make sure you understand the assignment. You research the topic starting by going through the links in ‘Sources’. Remember to write down all other sources that you use.
After going through the sources and doing your own research, choose a topic you want to give your opinion on and start making an outline of your argumentative text. You will find a step-by-step explanation of how to make such an outline. Follow the steps and make an outline for your text. It does not matter if you are for or against something, as long as your arguments are sound.
- Class 2: You will either still be in your research phase or you will be continuing to work on your outline. When you finish the outline, call your teacher over so he can review it. Do not start writing your argumentative text until your teacher gives you the go-ahead because your outline could still need to be revised.
When your teacher approves, you can start writing the first draft of your argumentative text. You have the information you want to use in your text and you have your outline with possible notes from your teacher. Now you start to write a first draft of your argumentative text. You review this draft yourself, but you can ask the teacher for notes if you wish.
If you do not finish your outline during the second class, finish it at home and send it to your teacher’s e-mail address for review. Send the outline no later than two days after the second class. If you need more time, please notify the teacher.
- Class 3: You have either already started writing your argumentative text during the second class or you will start writing it now. Start with a first draft, then a possible second draft before starting your final draft. After each draft, review your text yourself or you can also ask your teacher for notes if you want. It may be a good idea to let a fellow classmate read your text and give their opinion.
Your final draft must be approximately 1000 words. Proofread your text for spelling and grammar mistakes. You will most likely be writing the text in Word, so use the built-in spellchecker to avoid mistakes. When you finish your argumentative text, send it to your teacher’s e-mail address to be marked, together with the outline of your text. If you cannot finish the text in class, you can finish it at home. Send the finished text no later than two days after the class. If you need more time, please notify the teacher.