EVIDENCE & ELABORATION FOR ARGUMENTATION Riki Thompson, Ph.D. University of Washington WINTER INSTITUTE…

EVIDENCE & ELABORATION FOR ARGUMENTATION

Riki Thompson, Ph.D.University of Washington Tacoma

[email protected]@rikithompson

WINTER INSTITUTE 2016 ELA MODULE #22

Learning Targets Participants will...• Learn to write an effective argument essay

using evidence to support claims• Learn to elaborate on evidence through

reasoning• Learn to address counter-arguments• Learn to present arguments in terms of

multiple perspectives • Identify ways to differentiate instruction

Success CriteriaParticipants can...• Write an effective argument essay using

evidence to support claims • Elaborate on evidence through

reasoning • Address counter-arguments • Present arguments in terms of multiple

perspectives • Identify ways to differentiate

instruction

Topic & Exigence for Writing

*Grade 6 Performance Task

Researching with Media

Digital Literacy & Keywords

Elaborating on evidence

• Reasons• Counterarguments• Multiple Perspectives

ClaimsClaims are not just opinions. A claim tells what you think is true about a topic based on your knowledge and your research.

ReasonsA reason tells why. A

reason makes someone

care and tells the

importance of the claim and

the argument.

CounterargumentsEvery argument has a

counterargument, which is the

argument adopted by the opposing

side. 

Counterarguments

Counterarguments allow you to complicate and elevate your thinking

• Rather than acting like another side of your argument does not exist, you address it and “debunk” it.

• Presenting the other side and then “tearing it apart” can often be a very effective strategy.

• Conceding to some of your opposition’s concerns can demonstrate respect for their opinion.

Multiple PerspectivesConsider how an aspect of the

argument may be viewed by

someone from another culture,

age group, country, area of

expertise

Multiple Perspectives

Addressing other perspectives demonstrates your ability as a writer by showing that you have researched and considered you argument from multiple perspectives in order to come to an informed decision

Assessing the Argument

Go back over each point of evidence & elaboration & ask whether it supports the claim. If a piece of evidence does not support the claim, the argument needs attention in one of these areas

– The claim needs revision– Different evidence is needed– The discussion of evidence needs

revision

Lower levels of Response Evidence & Elaboration

Strong Level of Response

Evidence & Elaboration

Strongest Level of Response

Evidence & Elaboration

AssignmentBuild upon the lesson you created in Module 19 to consider how to elaborate on evidence to form an effective argument.

Lesson Title: Learning Targets/Objectives   Generate a claim based on your topic

Elaborate on evidence through reasoning Identify 2 examples of that support your claim and give reasons

 Address counter-arguments Identify 1 examples of a counterargument and explain its significance to your argument

 Present arguments in terms of multiple perspectives Consider one alternative perspective and discuss its importance to the argument

 Differentiation of InstructionDescribe how you differentiate instruction for 2 levels of ability and/or language levels.

 Success Criteria/ Assessment Strategies

Please upload your work to Drop Box in two locations.   

1. Upload it to your own SBAC folder for your record. 2. Upload it to X-Module/Module 22 folder.

RESOURCEShttp://www.smarterbalanced.org/practice-test-resources-and-documentation/#annotated

http://www.smarterbalanced.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Grade-8-Power-of-Penny-Final.pdf

http://www.smarterbalanced.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/performance-tasks/nuclear.pdf