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This Reframing the Argument: Examining Argument through a New Lens lesson plan also includes:
- Reframing the Argument (.pdf)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- Anticipation Guide - English (.pdf)
- Anticipation Guide - English (.docx)
- Anticipation Guide - Spanish (.pdf)
- Anticipation Guide - Spanish (.docx)
- Talk Moves - English (.pdf)
- Talk Moves - English (.docx)
- Talk Moves - Spanish (.pdf)
- Talk Moves - Spanish (.docx)
- The Heinz Dilemma - English (.pdf)
- The Heinz Dilemma - English (.docx)
- The Heinz Dilemma - Spanish (.pdf)
- The Heinz Dilemma - Spanish (.docx)
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As part of a study of crafting compelling arguments, class members tackle the problem presented in Lawrence Kohlberg's "The Heinz Dilemma." After discussing the dilemma with classmates, writers draft an essay with a claim, support it with evidence, and provide reasoning for their stance.
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Instructional Ideas
- Encourage class members to keep their copies of Talk Moves and CER Sentence Starters for future reference
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies and projection equipment for the slideshow and the videos
Pros
- The CER Sentence Starters handout models how to craft an argument
- Links are provided that explain the various learning strategies used in the lesson
- A video explains the aspects of Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER)
Cons
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