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Lesson 2

For each of the claims and counterclaims we have articulated, we will organize evidence from our reading and research that can be used to support a claim or respond to others’ claims that we intend to counter.

Lesson Goals

  • Can I identify, sequence, and cite evidence that is relevant and necessary to develop and support each of my claims and counterclaims?

  • Can I use peer feedback and reflective self-assessment to determine how to revise and improve my organized evidence plan for my argument and its claims?

Texts

There are no texts for this Lesson.

Materials

Tools

Editable Google Docs

Activity 1: Write

For each claim or counterclaim we have developed, we will complete a copy of the Organizing Evidence Tool to list and sequence the evidence, information, and quotations we intend to use to support our arguments.

Review the draft plan you have developed for your argument. If necessary, make any additions or revisions.

Review with your teacher the use of the Organizing Evidence Tool to do final identification, recording, and citation for the evidence you will use to develop each of your argument’s claims or counterclaims.

For each claim or counterclaim, list, in order, the supporting evidence you intend to use.

Activity 2: Discuss – Write

We will work with a review partner from our research team to discuss our claim-based organizational plan and the evidence we have identified.

Partner with a member of your research team whose argument is most closely related to your own.

In turn, review your plan, being specific about each of the claims you plan to develop and the supporting evidence you have listed.

Write down and reflect on the constructive feedback you receive.

Activity 3: Write

We will finalize the claim-based plan and organized set of evidence for our arguments.

Based on your partner’s feedback and your own review and reflection, finalize your plan and determine if you need any further evidence.

Activity 4: Read

For homework, we will identify and organize any additional evidence we might need to develop our argument and its claims.

Review the Section 4 Diagnostic Checklist.

For homework, do a final review of everything you have examined or produced in the unit, including your claim-based plan. Determine if you need additional evidence.

Review your Vocabulary Journal. Identify a significant word or words that you would like to use in your response to the Section Diagnostic.

Review your Mentor Sentence Journal. Select at least one technique that you plan to use when writing your response to the Section Diagnostic.