ELA21.8.9

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.9
Participate in collaborative discussions about arguments by evaluating claims, findings, reasoning, relevance, and evidence from multiple sources.

Unpacked Content

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.

Vocabulary

Collaborative discussion
Arguments
Claims
Findings
Reasoning
Relevance
Evidence

Aligned Learning Resources

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