Lesson Plan

Reframing the Argument: Examining Argument through a New Lens

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As part of a study of crafting compelling arguments, class members tackle the problem presented in Lawrence Kohlberg's "The Heinz Dilemma." After discussing the dilemma with classmates, writers draft an essay with a claim, support it with evidence, and provide reasoning for their stance.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage class members to keep their copies of Talk Moves and CER Sentence Starters for future reference
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires copies and projection equipment for the slideshow and the videos
Pros
  • The CER Sentence Starters handout models how to craft an argument
  • Links are provided that explain the various learning strategies used in the lesson
  • A video explains the aspects of Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER)
Cons
  • None
Common Core