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This Building Arguments With Evidence Part 2: Constructing Arguments lesson plan also includes:
- Argument Outline (.doc)
- Argument Essay Evaluation Rubric
- Argument Outline (.pdf)
- C-E-R (.pdf)
- C-E-R (.doc)
- I Know, I Notice, I Wonder (.doc)
- I Know, I Notice, I Wonder (.pdf)
- Constructing Arguments Part 2 (.html)
- Building Arguments With Evidence (.html)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- Argument Essay Evaluation Rubric - English (.pdf)
- Argument Essay Evaluation Rubric - English (.docx)
- Argument Essay Evaluation Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
- Argument Essay Evaluation Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
- Argument Outline - English (.pdf)
- Argument Outline - English (.docx)
- Argument Outline - Spanish (.pdf)
- Argument Outline - Spanish (.docx)
- C-E-R - English (.pdf)
- C-E-R - English (.docx)
- C-E-R - Spanish (.pdf)
- C-E-R - Spanish (.docx)
- I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - English (.pdf)
- I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - English (.docx)
- I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - Spanish (.pdf)
- I Know, I Notice, I Wonder - Spanish (.docx)
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What is the biggest issue facing young people today? Class members consider the question—along with other provocative pieces from the New York Times—and then try to write their own arguments and back them up with evidence. Once complete, scholars swap essays with their peers for feedback using included guidelines and rubrics.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use prompt for deconstructing arguments and the short video to engage learners on how to structure an argument
- Ask class members to use the included New York Times links to practice writing their arguments
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson plan requires that pupils have a computer, but it includes alternate directions for writing exercises
Pros
- Contains all materials, including rubrics and worksheets for prompts
- Issues are relatable to today's young people
Cons
- None