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Writing Arguments to Support Claims

Writing Arguments to Support Claims. In Middle School FACS and Technology Education. What is an Argument ?. Arguments are used to. Argument. Attempts to convince the audience to accept a claim as truth. Focuses on evidence . Is grounded in facts, data, and logic .

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Writing Arguments to Support Claims

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  1. Writing Arguments to Support Claims In Middle School FACS and Technology Education

  2. What is an Argument?

  3. Arguments are used to

  4. Argument • Attempts to convince the audience to accept a claim as truth. • Focuses on evidence. • Is grounded in facts, data, and logic. • Requires critical reading of source information for evidence. • Addresses counterclaims fairly in order to present a complete argument.

  5. Argument is NOT Persuasion

  6. Claims of Cause & Effect • Claims of Definition or Fact • Types of Claims • Claims about Values • Claims about Solutions or Policies

  7. Types of Claims Claims of Cause & Effect Claims of Definition or Fact Argues what a definition is or if something accepted as a “fact” is really so • Argues that one person, thing, or event caused something else to occur

  8. Types of Claims Claims about Values Claims about Solutions or Policies Argues for or against specific approaches to problems • Argues the worth of something and whether we value it or not

  9. What Makes an Effective Claim? • Takes a clear position • Is debatable – people could reasonably have different opinions on the issue • Is narrow enough to be supported effectively within the scope of the assignment

  10. What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? • A framework for designing curriculum in all content areas • Provides rich supports for learning • Reduces barriers to curriculum • Maintains high achievement standards for all

  11. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Three Key Ideas of UDL: • Represent information for students in multiple formats and media • Provide multiple pathways for students’ actions and expression • Provide multiple ways to engage students’ interest and motivation

  12. UDL Resources for Argument Writing Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers:http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/cause_effect.htm Big6 Resources for Research & Evaluation of Sources http://doc.hcpss.org:8080/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-15440 Making Informed Decisions and Critical Thinkinghttp://www.pbslearningmedia.org/content/e4b714ae-96b9-4103-aa49-0467c27d0073/

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