English 9 · Week 13 · Argument and Evidence
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Students introduce a precise claim and support it with relevant evidence and reasoning.
- Students will
- Students introduce a precise claim and support it with relevant evidence and reasoning.
- SEL skill
- Persuade honestly by choosing real evidence over exaggeration
- What it looks like
- Students persuade honestly, using real evidence instead of exaggeration.
- Content focus
- Writing precise claims supported by evidence and reasoning
- Format
- Partner exchange
Responsible decision-making
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What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- W.9-10.1a: Writing, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 1a
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.11 Justifying and arguing; ELD.PII.9-10.6 Connecting ideas
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Effective Expression
- Works with: Writing
Fits these textbook chapters
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