Lesson 9: Skill: Reasons and Evidence
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to evaluate the claims in a text, distinguishing between claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
Think of a time when you were trying to win an argument. What was the point you were trying to make?
What kinds of evidence would have helped you support your claim?
argument
claim
evidence
reason
Instruction:
CCSS: RI.6.8
Application:
CCSS: RI.6.1, RI.6.8, SL.6.1.A, SL.6.1.C, SL.6.2
DOK 1 - 2
Pair with on-grade-level peers to read the definition.
Group students in mixed-level pairs for peer support as they follow along. Allow students to work together to highlight and annotate the text, in English or in their native language.
Available scaffolds:
visual glossary
speaking frames
annotation guide
Complete Your Turn Activity
Have students complete the multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding of reasons and evidence.
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