Students will identify and use evidence gleaned from research to inform decision making, learn to work with others to reach a consensus, and present the group’s opinion in a brief paper, tasks essential for personal (life) and professional (career) growth.
Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Research a topic, gather evidence, reach a consensus, and present findings in a group paper.
Student Target
“I can write an opinion paragraph with at least three pieces of supporting evidence.”
CCR Standards
Reading
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. (Apply this standard to texts of appropriate complexity as outlined by Standard 10.)
Writing
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Lead CCR Level Specific Standards
Reading Anchor 1: Level D
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Writing Anchor 5: Level D
With some guidance and support from peers and others, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 at this level.)
Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards
KYAE Employability Standards
E.1 Effectively contribute to a team through cooperation, leadership, and giving and accepting critical feedback to work toward a common goal.
E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.
