Arguing for the Sake of WINNING!

In this lesson, students will use the topic of "Banning Cell Phones in Schools" to practice identifying a topic, exploring the PROS and CONS of the topic, identifying arguments, and then supporting those arguments with details and evidence. Students will write a claim and will choose effective supporting evidence to support their claims as they write an argumentative letter.

Resource ID#: 50958 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: argument, persuade, pros, cons, support, evidence

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Assessment, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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