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Persuasive Writing

Lesson 3: Lookin' for Evidence

6-8
One class period
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Learning Objectives

The student will:           

  • Generate evidence in support of two positions by evaluating oral testimony and written exhibits.
  • Use a graphic organizer to organize the evidence.
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Overview

In order to build arguments for their essays, students examine evidence about whether band t-shirts were disruptive at Ben’s school. Students think critically to filter out evidence for and against each position.

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