UP:ELA21.8.9

Vocabulary

  • Collaborative discussion
  • Arguments
  • Claims
  • Findings
  • Reasoning
  • Relevance
  • Evidence

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The purpose of collaborative discussions using information from multiple argumentative information sources.
  • Collaborative discussions occur when participants actively listen, build on others' ideas, and ask clarifying questions.
  • Generally accepted rules for discussions.
  • The components of argumentative writing, such as claims, findings, reasoning, relevance, and evidence.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Engage in a collaborative discussion about arguments.
  • Evaluate claims, findings, reasoning, relevance, and evidence to support their discussion.
  • Synthesize information from multiple sources to support collaborative discussions.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Discussing the components of an argument with others can help determine the argument's overall merit.
  • Active participation in discussions requires students to listen and respond to other thoughts and ideas.
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