Codes: AC9E7LA09, AC9E7LA05, AC9E7LY06. Goal: address a reasonable alternative and use punctuation to make evidence readable. Prepare: C/D, board.
- Open · 2 min. Ask: “What is the strongest reason for an option you did not choose?” Model respectful disagreement.
- Model · 5 min. Write: “Option A has a strength: repaired games may be reused.” Explain the colon introduces a specific explanation. Then: “The poll (30 responses) cannot represent everyone.” Explain brackets add a compact qualification.
- Guided sentence · 6 min. Build: “Although B costs $5 more than A, …” Require a supported benefit and a missing check. Compare with a dismissive straw-person version and revise it.
- Independent paragraph · 7 min. Choose A, B or C; write 3–4 sentences stating claim, fair alternative, response and one bracketed or colon-led clarification. If choosing C, note the text set gives less direct argument and use the brief honestly.
- Edit · 3 min. Partner reads punctuation aloud; author fixes a colon that does not introduce an explanation or brackets that hide essential meaning.
- Exit · 2 min. Everyone labels the fair alternative and the punctuation's meaning in one sentence.
Access: movable sentence and punctuation strips, typing or oral draft before written editing; do not grade speed of handwriting.