Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- The purpose of collaborative discussions using information from an argumentative information source.
- 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, and evidence.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Engage in a collaborative discussion about arguments.
- Evaluate claims, findings, and evidence to support their discussion.
- Use information from a source to support collaborative discussions.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- A reader must evaluate an argument to determine its overall merit.
- Active participation in discussions requires students to listen and respond to other thoughts and ideas.
Vocabulary
- Collaborative discussion
- Arguments
- Claims
- Findings
- Evidence
