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Building Arguments With Evidence: Constructing Arguments Part 2 Lesson PlanBuilding Arguments With Evidence: Constructing Arguments Part 2 Lesson Plan
Publisher
K20 LEARN
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9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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English, Spanish
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Building Arguments With Evidence: Constructing Arguments Part 2

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This Building Arguments With Evidence: Constructing Arguments Part 2 lesson plan also includes:
  • Building Arguments With Evidence (.html)
  • Lesson Slides (.pptx)
  • Argument Essay Evaluation Rubric - English (.docx)
  • Argument Essay Evaluation Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
  • Argument Outline - English (.docx)
  • Argument Outline - Spanish (.docx)
  • Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning - English (.pdf)
  • Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning - English (.docx)
  • Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning - Spanish (.docx)
  • I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - English (.pdf)
  • I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - English (.docx)
  • I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - Spanish (.pdf)
  • I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - Spanish (.docx)
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The second session in the two-part "Building Arguments with Evidence" lesson asks scholars to craft an argument essay on a topic of interest to them. Writers establish a claim, locate evidence, and justify their stance.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

arguments, argumentative writing, counterarguments, persuasive arguments, persuasive techniques, persuasive language, Writing

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide writers with the rubric when making the assignment
  • Remind participants to keep all  materials for the module in their course folder

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies for each participant of three handouts
  • Pupils need access to devices with an internet connection
  • Have a projection device ready for the slide show and the video

Pros

  • Materials are available in both Spanish and English
  • Includes a rubric for the argument essay

Cons

  • The link to the New York Times article is blocked; however, instructors may allow writers to choose their topics

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.1.b W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.1.b

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