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So You Think You Can Argue Lesson PlanSo You Think You Can Argue Lesson Plan
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5th - 9th
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So You Think You Can Argue

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What defines an argument, and how can someone properly formulate a counterargument? This resource provides two options—an interactive PowerPoint presentation or worksheet—that will support your learners as they begin to explore how to debate and offer valid reasoning and evidence for their arguments.

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CCSS: Designed

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debate, public speaking

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debate, social studies

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  • Great lesson for ELLs
  • Worksheets are well-organized and easy to administer

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  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 WHST.6-8.1.a WHST.6-8.1.b WHST.6-8.1.e WHST.6-8.2.a WHST.6-8.2.b WHST.6-8.2.d WHST.6-8.2.f WHST.6-8.9

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