Argumentative Writing Activities by steffi burdick

Grade 10: Argumentative Writing

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W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

Remember (Knowledge)

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Students will use Quizizz/Wayground to practice identifying reputable and non-reputable sources. They will play a quiz game that asks them to choose whether it is a reputable or non-reputable source.

Understand (Comprehension)

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Students will use articles on Google Docs to annotate to identify key attributes that make a source credible, such as finding the credibility of the author(s), qualified and credible references, and any bias the article may have. The students will then have to determine if it is a good or bad example.

Apply (Application)

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Students will use a digital checklist on Padlet to apply their knowledge of credible sources by evaluating a set of websites on a topic.

Analyze (Analyzing)

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Using Miro's whiteboard feature, students will compare and contrast two sources on the same topic, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence.

Evaluate (Evaluation)

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Using Flipgrid, students will record themselves defending their choice between two articles on which one is more credible and reputable in a debate format.

Create (Synthesis)

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Using Canva, students will create an interactive, multimedia (using videos, audio, and text) annotated bibliography full of sources for their argument with credibility justification.