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Grade 9-12
17m

Claims and Opinions: Presenting Evidence

by Jordan V. | English and Writing

6 Lessons 17:44
  1. 1. Introduction to claims -evidence-reasoning. 0:57
  2. 2. Creating a claim 4:32
  3. 3. Citing and organizing evidence 3:23
  4. 4. Citing and organizing evidence 2:31
  5. 5. Connecting evidence to reasoning 3:54
  6. 6. Practice with C-E-R 2:27

Grade 9-12

17m

NGSS Standards


About the course

"Strengthen your opinion by presenting evidence and connecting it to a claim. Discover the importance of present tense, vocabulary, and precise vs. imprecise claims. Use organizational strategies to express your argument.

Play conversation bingo by asking and sharing personal opinions, and supporting these claims with evidence."

Project

Conversation Bingo Board

Course overview

1

Introduction to claims -evidence-reasoning.

define claims, evidence, reasoning explain how claims-evidence-reasoning connects to each other

2

Creating a claim

compare to language of opinions strong statement (SVO), present tense precise vs. imprecise claims examples of claims +for many reasons

3

Citing and organizing evidence

organizational strategies (transition words:first, second, third additionally, moreover, in addition to, also

4

Citing and organizing evidence

words that introduce patterns of evidence: usually, typically, in general, generally, suggests, shows

5

Connecting evidence to reasoning

therefore as a result if...then review form/meaning use of these structures, practice with examples

6

Practice with C-E-R

Practice

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Tags:

  • claims
  • ESL
  • evidence
  • opinions
  • present tense
  • vocabulary

Recommended Materials

notebook and pen


Instructor

Jordan has been teaching English as a Second Language for over ten years and has taught students from over 60 countries around the world. She loves teaching English and uses creative activities and everyday examples to help students communicate both effectively and accurately. Jordan's warmth, patience, and individualized approach with students creates a positive learning environment that motivates them to succeed. When tutoring, Jordan carefully integrates students' interests and goals into her lessons so that each session is unique and targeted. She believes that a good teacher can change students' lives and dedicates herself to helping students achieve their full potential. Jordan has helped students achieve a variety of goals, including going to college or graduate school, improving

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