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Lesson 2

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

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Materials

Tools

Editable Google Docs

Activity 1: Read – 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 argument.

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

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

For each claim or counterclaim, list your supporting evidence and the order in which you plan to present it.

Activity 2: Read – Discuss – Write

We will work with a review partner from our research teams 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, taking the same position as you or the opposing position.

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

Write down and reflect on the constructive feedback you receive.

Activity 3: Write

We will finalize our claim-based plans and organized sets of evidence for our arguments.

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

Activity 4: Read

We will review the expectations of the Section 4 Diagnostic. For homework, we will identify and organize any additional evidence we need to develop our arguments and 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.