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What Do You Think? Analyzing Points of View About an Issue Lesson PlanWhat Do You Think? Analyzing Points of View About an Issue Lesson Plan
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What Do You Think? Analyzing Points of View About an Issue

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"How might multiple perspectives of standardized testing impact me as a student?" is an example of an essential question that a researcher might use as a basis for this lesson on how to research and present a written stance on a controversial issue. The school librarian models searches of print and non-print resources and the teacher models perspective development and citation format.

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research paper, controversial issue, inquiry-based research, source evaluation, inquiry focus, critical stance., english language arts
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
Technology
WebQuest
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Year
2011

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