Argument Writing and Research in SJSD

January, 2014

PDC Needs Assessment

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Today’s Learning Targets:

I can…

●define argument terminology.

●correctly assess argument by using the SJSD rubric.

●identify formats, other than essays, for argument.

●distinguish the differences between persuasion and argument.

●distinguish between the different types of argument.

●design a lesson to incorporate argumentation within my curriculum.

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What if...

...all argument was made illegal in the United States?

What would be some repercussions?

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fact argument

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literary judgment

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Scoring Calibration

Calibration Discussion

Discuss, piece by piece, component by component, the following questions:

o On what did we totally disagree?o What are students doing well? How

do we know?o On what do we need to work?

Alternatives to 5 Paragraph Essay

Questions for Reflection

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Persuasion

Argumentvs

Persuasion

Attempts to convince the reader to accept the thesis as the truth.

Appeals to the credibility, character, or authority of the writer. (ethos)

Is often grounded more in feelings (pathos) than in facts.

Is often associated with speeches and frequently requires listeners/readers to take some sort of action to remediate an issue.

ArgumentAttempts to convince the reader to accept the claim as truth.

Focuses on evidence. (logos)

Is grounded more in facts, data, and logic.

Requires critical reading of the text(s) and may include evidence from other sources.

Addresses counterclaims fairly in order to present a complete argument.

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Types of Argument

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1. Fact

1. Literary Judgment

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SJSD Research Argument Implementation Plan

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Lesson Refining Protocol:• 5 minutes: Teacher/team shares elements of the

lesson, including: Objective in 3rd quarter they are aligned to, activities, assignments/assessments. Everyone else in group is silent.

• 3 minutes: Teacher/team is silent while the group discusses the lesson, including elements of feedback that would make it stronger.

• 2 minutes: Teacher/team responds with one idea they picked up from the discussion that they will use in their lesson.

your third quarter lesson

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EXPLORE

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