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Building Evidence-Based Arguments: "Cuplae poena par esto: Let the punishment fit the crime." Unit PlanBuilding Evidence-Based Arguments: "Cuplae poena par esto: Let the punishment fit the crime." Unit Plan
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Building Evidence-Based Arguments: "Cuplae poena par esto: Let the punishment fit the crime."

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Should a criminal's punishment match the crime? An argumentative writing plan explores this question as class members investigate a variety of mixed-medium sources by experts in the field, form evidence-based claims, and support them with synthesized textual evidence. Concluding with a written response, novice writers become experts.

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evidence, evaluating claims, argumentative writing, essay organization, public speaking, the criminal justice system, ethics

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english language arts

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  • Consider pairing the passages within the lessons with specific reading strategies for comprehension and analysis skills
  • Have your pupils read the selections in groups to collaboratively work together to make meaning of difficult vocabulary, organization, etc.

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  • The resource recommends that your class keep a portfolio throughout the unit; make sure there is space in the classroom to store them
  • The ninth mini-unit in a series of ten

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  • Supplemental list is challenging and provides a variety of perspectives
  • Instructional notes are detailed and helpful
  • Assessment suggestions at the end of the unit offer flexibility to meet the needs of your individual class

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Common Core

RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.2 RI.11-12.3 RI.11-12.4 RI.11-12.5 RI.11-12.6 RI.11-12.7 RI.11-12.8 RI.11-12.9 W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.2.a W.11-12.4 W.11-12.5 W.11-12.9.a SL.11-12.1.a

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