Lesson 11: Reasons and Evidence
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to assess whether an author’s reasoning is sound and evidence is relevant and sufficient.
What kind of argument is the author making? Is the reasoning, or the thinking behind the claims, sound and valid?
Are the reasons and evidence the author presents to support the claim sufficient, or is more evidence needed?
Why or why not?
Instruction:
CCSS: RI.7.8
Application:
CCSS: RI.7.1, RI.7.8; SL.7.1.A, SL.7.1.C, SL.7.2
DOK 2,3,4
Text Chunking
Guiding Questions
Sentence Starters & Response Frames
Small Group Support
Graphic Organizers
Visual Glossary
Modeling
Think-a-Louds
Quiz questions, Open-Ended Response Questions, Discussion and Notes
StudySync Lessons