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- CER Paragraph Guide (.docx)
- CER Peer Review Rubric (.pdf)
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Did Smitty do it, or is he a victim? Sleuths apply their observation and reasoning skills to build a case for an argumentative paragraph. Class members closely observe a cartoon, make a claim, cite evidence from the image, and support their argument with logical reasoning. After a peer review of their drafts, your young detectives craft a Tweet about what they have learned about using evidence.
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Instructional Ideas
- Follow the lesson by having groups apply their sleuthing skills to solve "Two Minute Mysteries"
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- Requires a projector for the PowerPoint and copies of three handouts for each pupil
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