Analyzing Evidence to Take a Position on a Writing Prompt

This lesson teaches students how to take a position on a writing prompt by analyzing evidence for each side. It involves planning a response, listing evidence for agreeing or disagreeing with a prompt, and evaluating which side has the strongest evidence. The lesson emphasizes the importance of selecting a position based on the quality of evidence rather than quantity. Students learn to create a graphic organizer to list reasons for both sides and judge the evidence to make an informed decision. The lesson concludes with a recap of the process.

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