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Scaffolding for Essay: Planning Body Paragraphs for Position Paper This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCom

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Scholars begin creating a plan for their position papers using a Sustainable Water Management Position Paper Planner. They talk with partners about their claims and counterclaims for the essays. Writers then work independently to plan the body paragraphs for their work.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Ask pupils to create debate points for their claims and counterclaims
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 2 of 10 in  Grade 7 ELA Module 4B, Unit 3
  • Complete lessons in order
Pros
  • Includes steps to writing a position paper
  • Suggests ways to help struggling writers
Cons
  • None
Common Core