Week #13
Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims
Warm-Up:
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10 minutes of independent reading
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Mini
Lesson:
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The Case for Wind Power:
* Reread the text
* Answer the TBQs
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Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
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Focus
Lesson:
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Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
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Class Work:
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Rescue Services Argumentative Essay:
* Write final copy
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Debrief:
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Homework:
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Have a great Thanksgiving break!
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Notes:
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For your argumentative essay:
Highlight all your evidence in yellow.
Highlight your thesis in blue. (both times)
Highlight your 3 claims in pink.
Highlight the counterclaim in orange. |
