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Backing Arguments. 11 AP. Standard: Key Ideas and Craft and Structure. RI.11-12.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says.
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Backing Arguments 11 AP
Standard: Key Ideas and Craft and Structure • RI.11-12.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says. • RI.11-12.6: Determine an author’s purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. • W 11-12.1 - Argument standard, components a-e • W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
Speeches • Revise Diction and Syntax as needed
Small Group Process • Small Group Preparation for Triad Discussion: • Use your research and essay packets to prepare. Highlight important data and statistics you might use: • 3 main arguments. 3 important questions for the opposition: • 3 pieces of data for rebuttal of opposition:
Triad Conversation • Students are arranged so that each participant in the inner circle (called a “pilot”) has two “co-pilots” sitting behind him/her on either side. • Pilots are the speakers because they are in the inner circle; co-pilots are in the outer circle and only speak during consultation. • Triad consultation: At about 5 minutes in, Mrs. Herold pauses the discussion and instructs the triad to talk to each other. Conversation will be about topics that need more in-depth discussion or a question posed by the leader. • Any time during a triad consultation only, group members can switch seats and one of the co-pilots can sit in the pilot’s seat. • Only during that time is the switching of seats allowed.