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Making Evidence-Based Claims: Grade 6 Unit PlanMaking Evidence-Based Claims: Grade 6 Unit Plan
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Odell Education
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6th
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2017
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Unit Plan

Making Evidence-Based Claims: Grade 6

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This Making Evidence-Based Claims: Grade 6 unit plan also includes:
  • Evidence-Based Claims Unit Text Grade 6 (.pdf)
  • Evidence-Based Claims Criteria Checklist I (.pdf)
  • Evidence-Based Claims Criteria Checklist II (.pdf)
  • Forming Evidence-Based Claims Handout (.pdf)
  • Text-Centered Discussions Checklist (.pdf)
  • Writing Evidence-Based Claims Handout (.pdf)
  • Evidence-Based Writing Rubric (.pdf)
  • Forming Evidence-Based Claims Model - Jobs (.pdf)
  • Making Evidence-Based Claims Model 1 - Jobs (.pdf)
  • Making Evidence-Based Claims Model 2 - Jobs (.pdf)
  • Organizing Evidence-Based Claims Model - Jobs (.pdf)
  • Writing Evidence-Based Claims Model - Jobs (.pdf)
  • Forming Evidence-Based Claims (.pdf)
  • Making Evidence-Based Claims (.pdf)
  • Organizing Evidence-Based Claims - 2 pts (.pdf)
  • Organizing Evidence-Based Claims - 3 pts (.pdf)
  • Writing Evidence-Based Claims (.pdf)
  • Program Guide (.pdf)
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In order to make evidence-based claims, one must be able to draw explicit information from text. From here, learners take that information, analyze the text to develop a deeper understanding, and connect with the information in order to make a claim. They showcase their skill through a series of instructional techniques, active listening of Jobs' speech, independent reading, and writing.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

evidence, text analysis, textual evidence, evaluating claims, supporting evidence, reading comprehension, central ideas

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the unit alone, or in conjunction with the other units in the series

Classroom Considerations

  • The second in a series of four units focused on meeting Common Core literacy proficiencies
  • Resource mentioned throughout the plan are available in the attached materials

Pros

  • The 31-page packet contains the five-part unit plan, background information, models, a link to Steve Jobs' speech, and reproducibles
  • Designed to meet Common Core English language arts standards

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.3 W.6.4 W.6.9.b SL.6.1.a

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