Vocabulary Practice:
What is an argument?
A. A claim supported by reasons and evidence
B. A disagreement
C. Statements with no supporting evidence
D. Two viewpoints on the same topic
What is evidence?
A. Reasons that explain the authors belief
B. Specific facts, statistics or examples
C. The author’s position on the problem or issue
D. Information that can be submitted in a court case
Answers: A, B
STANDARD: RI8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
LEARNING TARGET: I can identify an argument and its claims in a text.
CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS:
-I CAN develop a counter argument (ie. I know junk food is a part of every American holiday, but citizens can find new traditions with healthier foods.)
-I CAN develop a conclusion (-meaning you can restate the CLAIM, and your LOGICAL REASONS that support your CLAIM. You can make a CALL TO ACTION)
-I CAN TYPE MY ESSAY, and turn it into GOOGLE CLASSROOM
MODELED INSTRUCTION:
TEACHER THINK ALOUD
TW guide students while they identify all 5 parts of an argument
1. Claim
2. Reasons
3. Evidence
4. Counterargument
5. Conclusion
GUIDED PRACTICE
SW use WRITE SOURCE strategy and model to WRITE COUNTER ARGUMENT AND CONCLUSION.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Type FINAL DRAFT IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM/GOOGLE DRIVE under you SCHOOL EMAIL.
EXIT TICKET
What is the best tile for your essay? Does it convey the central idea? Why or why not?
Create title and make sure your name is typed within paper underneath the title.
TURN IN FINAL DRAFT IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM