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Contrast Points of View OrganizerContrast Points of View Organizer
Publisher
Polk Bros Foundation
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Audience
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Duration
15 mins
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Year
2012
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Contrast Points of View

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Compare two positions on the same topic and assess the positions for logical argument with a basic instructional activity. Pupils fill in information about each position, note down which position is more logical, and compose a few sentences explaining their choice. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

compare and contrast, point of view

Additional Tags

point of view, compare and contrast, assess evidence, relevant evidence, evaluate argument, english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use this as a warm-up activity or preparation for a class discussion, debate, or argumentative essay

Classroom Considerations

  • The exercise can be done with any text or texts of your choice

Pros

  • Requires learners to justify their choice and explain their reasoning

Cons

  • Some individuals may need additional scaffolding, especially for the explanatory portion

Common Core

RI.6.8 RI.7.8 RI.8.8 RI.9-10.8

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