Lesson 5: Yeah, But...

Lesson Plan

Students meet “Yabbut Rabbit” and learn how to flesh out the support for their arguments by developing counterargument. Using the technique they learn in this…

Overview

Students meet “Yabbut Rabbit” and learn how to flesh out the support for their arguments by developing counterargument. Using the technique they learn in this lesson, students add arguments to their idea webs.

Grade Levels

  • 6-8

Learning Objectives

  • Formulate counterarguments based on fact, not opinion
  • Use counterarguments to strengthen the arguments begun in Lesson 4

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