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This Arguing With Evidence: Deconstructing Arguments Part 1 lesson plan also includes:
- Arguing With Evidence (.html)
- Arguing with Evidence - English (.pdf)
- Arguing with Evidence - English (.docx)
- Arguing with Evidence - Spanish (.pdf)
- Arguing with Evidence - Spanish (.docx)
- Argument Essay Notes - English (.pdf)
- Argument Essay Notes - English (.docx)
- Argument Essay Notes - Spanish (.pdf)
- Argument Essay Notes - Spanish (.docx)
- How to Write an Argumentative Essay by Shmoop
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In the first lesson plan in a two-part series, high schoolers pick a social issue important to them and examine an article about the topic, the arguments and evidence used to support the writer's stance, and craft two counter-arguments to the writer's claim. They then create a visual that represents the central argument and evidence.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to introduce the lesson
- Keep all materials related to the lesson in the course notebook
Classroom Considerations
- The first lesson in a two-part series
- Requires access to devices with internet and projection capability, individual copies of the "Argument Essay Notes" handout, poster boards for each pair of participants, post-it notes, and art supplies
- A link is provided to the "Sticky Bars" strategy for those unfamiliar with the process
Pros
- Teacher notes offer suggestions for how to approach the lesson
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