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WHAT IS A CLAIM?

This short PowerPoint can be used during Routine Argument Writing and with any mini-unit.

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what_is_a_claim.pptx
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FORMING AN OPINION BY EXAMINING MULTIPLE TEXTS

There are two versions; the first is an early mini-unit adapted from one developed by the National Writing Project and the second has been updated to provide more of a gender balance among texts.

Both guided students through looking at several texts in order to decide what they think.  A first draft is created.  NOTE:  Mature content can be eliminated through substitution of alternate topics and texts.

reality_tv_claim_evidence_kernel_essay.pptx
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More Resources for Reality TV
reality_tv_mini-unit_w_teacher_slides_ringo_and_wolph_july2016_student_version.pdf
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Reality TV Text Set
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CONNECTING EVIDENCE TO A CLAIM (intermediate through high school)

This mini-unit teaches the Harris Moves of illustrating, authorizing, and countering.  It scaffolds the process of learning to write commentary about evidence selected from sources to support a claim.

A text set is provided, but is not essential to the mini-unit.  It is designed to be used with any topic, any text set.  It can also be used in conjunction with another mini-unit.

connecting_evidence_to_claim_mini-unit_fast_food_rev_july_2016a.pptx
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connecting_evidence_to_claim_mini-unit.pptx
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​Organizer for ILLUSTRATING
connecting_evidence_to_claim_blank_evidence_connection_outcome.docx
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​Organizer for AUTHORIZING
connecting_evidence_to_claim_authorizing.docx
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​Organizer for COUNTERING
connecting_evidence_to_claim_countering.docx
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Original Text Set

•“First Lady Proposes Ban on Junk Food Marketing in Schools” by Maggie Fox, NBC News
•Excerpt from Chew On This:  Everything You Don’t Want to Know About Fast Food by Eric Schlosser & Charles Wilson
•“Healthy Fast Food: Tips for Making Healthier Fast Food Choices”
•America's Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants (http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20411588,00.html)
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WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT HOMELESSESS? (primary and up)

The focus on claim is strong and creatively approached in this mini-unit.  Students are challenged to take a stand against homelessness and to identify something they are willing to do about it...or something that they want to convince others to do.  The idea of taking a stand is a precursor to a claim.  "I will take a stand to support homeless veterans" can then become a claim such as "Our community must provide shelter and support to homeless veterans."

Teachers may want to  add other grade-appropriate texts and have students follow up on their claims to connect with an audience who can take the action they suggest.

opinion_writing_in_primary_what_should_we_do_about_homelessness.pptx_2-14.pptx
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elementary_what_should_we_do_about_homelessness_2-17.pptx
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​SHOULD WE RECYCLE? (Grades 1-3)

The focus on  investigating non-fiction texts in order to make a claim is a primary focus in this mini-unit.  Students read 3 texts (a chart, a video, and an article) in order to learn information that will help them form an opinion.  Students may use a flipbook for taking notes and organizing information.

Teachers may want to  add other grade-appropriate texts and have students follow up on their claims to connect with an audience who can take the action they suggest.

should_we_recycle_grades_1-3.pptx
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flip_book.docx
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​Should We Worry About What We Eat?:  Focus on making a strong claim

should_we_worry_about_what_we_eat_reviewed.pptx
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should_we_worry_about_what_we_eat_with_adaptations_for_english_learners.pptx
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text_set_for_should_we_worry.docx
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should_we_worry_about_what_we_eat_writing_move_template.docx
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chart_text_1.docx
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This video is lengthy; you may wish to use the first 7.5 minutes.
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