Parts of an Argument PowerPoint
Monday, 10/23
Download the PowerPoinit file. As you view the PowerPoint, take notes over the 3 Parts of an Argument: A-asserting, R-reasoning, and E- evidence. As part of the notes, you will create your own argument beginning with an assertion then adding one reason with evidence and a second reason and evidence. Turn in your notes with your argument.
Download the PowerPoinit file. As you view the PowerPoint, take notes over the 3 Parts of an Argument: A-asserting, R-reasoning, and E- evidence. As part of the notes, you will create your own argument beginning with an assertion then adding one reason with evidence and a second reason and evidence. Turn in your notes with your argument.
Parts of an Argument | |
File Size: | 96 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
10/26 - Socratic Seminar Text #1 - Paying Students May Raise Test Scores, But the Lesson Is Not Over
Socratic Seminar Text #1 | |
File Size: | 55 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Read and highlight the text as directed. Answer the response prompts. Submit in preparation for Socratic Seminar.
Introducing the Strategy: Socratic Seminar
- A Socratic Seminar is a focused discussion that is tied to an essential question, topic, or selected text. You participate by asking questions to initiate a conversation that continues with a series of responses and additional questions. In a Socratic Seminar, you must support your opinions and responses using specific textual evidence.
Keep in mind the norms for group discussion:
- Be Prepared - read the text, complete any research needed, make notes about points to be discussed
- Be Polite - follow rules for cordial discussions, listen to all ideas, take votes to settle differences on ideas, set timelines and goals for the discussion.
- Be Inquisitive - ask questions to keep the discussion moving, to clarify your understanding of others' ideas, and to challenge ideas and conclusions.
- Be Thoughtful - respond to different perspectives in your group, summarize points when needed, and adjust your own thinking in response to evidence and ideas presented within the group.
10/27 - Socratic Seminar Text #2 - What Gets Students Motivated to Work Harder? Not Money
Socratic Seminar Text #2 | |
File Size: | 57 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Read and highlight the text as directed. Answer the response prompts. Submit to Haiku dropbox in preparation for Socratic Seminar.
Writing a Synthesis Argument
For Tuesday, apply the A-R-E Parts of an Argument
Assertion
Reasoning
Evidence
to write a synthesis argument, which includes at least two reasons, in response to the question: Should students be paid for grades/test scores?
A synthesis argument brings together evidence from more than one source to develop your reasoning and support your assertion/claim.
End with a concluding sentence that restates your assertion/claim and summarizes your reasoning.
Use evidence from the two texts in addition to your own experience.
Use attributive phrases to integrate the textual evidence into your argument.
Assertion
Reasoning
Evidence
to write a synthesis argument, which includes at least two reasons, in response to the question: Should students be paid for grades/test scores?
A synthesis argument brings together evidence from more than one source to develop your reasoning and support your assertion/claim.
- Begin your writing with your assertion/claim
- What do you think?
- Follow with your reasoning
- Why do you think that?
- Develop with evidence
- How do you know?
End with a concluding sentence that restates your assertion/claim and summarizes your reasoning.
Use evidence from the two texts in addition to your own experience.
Use attributive phrases to integrate the textual evidence into your argument.
- i.e. Kamenetz states . . . / Springer claims . .
Revising Your Synthesis Argument
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