Lesson 8: Skill: Arguments and Claims
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
After reading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to trace and evaluate a speaker’s arguments and specific claims.
What are some ways to convince someone to side with you in an argument? Give specific examples.
Which of those ways of convincing people to side with you would work best if you were giving a speech?
argument
claim
debatable
delineate
evidence
reasoning
Instruction:
CCSS: RI.6.8, SL.6.3
Application:
CCSS: RI.6.1, RI.6.8, SL.6.1.A, SL.6.1.C, SL.6.2, SL.6.3
DOK 1-2
On-grade-level peers to read the definition
Peer share
Mixed Level peer support
Available scaffolds:
visual glossary
speaking frames
annotation guide
Complete Your Turn Activity
Have students complete the multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding of informational text structure.
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