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What topic	English Comprehension- Using critical Thinking to Identifying biases, perspective using the five Es. Add a class note for this lesson plan and arguments in a passage
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
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Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Using Critical Thinking to Identify Biases and Perspectives

Grade Level: 10

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Analyze a passage to identify biases and perspectives.
2. Apply the Five Es model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills.
3. Discuss how biases influence understanding and interpretation of a text.

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Materials Needed

• Excerpt from a narrative or opinion piece (printed or digital)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Notebooks and pens

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Class Note

Critical Thinking: The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. This is essential in analyzing texts for biases and perspectives.

Bias: An inclination or prejudice for or against something, which can affect one’s viewpoint.

Perspective: A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

As we analyze the passage today, consider how bias and perspective shape the arguments presented.

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Lesson Outline

1. Engage (5 minutes)

• Start with a brief discussion about what bias is. Ask students:
  • "What does bias mean to you?"
  • "Can you think of an example where bias affected someone’s opinion?"

2. Explore (5 minutes)

• Distribute the excerpt to the students.
• In pairs, have them read the passage silently with a focus on identifying any language or arguments that suggest bias or a particular perspective.

3. Explain (10 minutes)

• Have pairs share their findings with the class. Write key points on the whiteboard.
• Introduce the Five Es model:
  • Engage: Initial interest and discussions.
  • Explore: Hands-on activities and deeper interaction with the text.
  • Explain: Group discussions aimed at clarifying content.
  • Elaborate: Applying knowledge to new situations and thinking critically.
  • Evaluate: Assessing understanding and skills learned.

4. Elaborate (5 minutes)

• Ask students to consider how different perspectives might change the interpretation of the same text.
• Discuss how one’s background, opinions, and experiences shape their perspective on an issue.
• Encourage students to share personal experiences or examples of bias they have witnessed.

5. Evaluate (5 minutes)

• In a class discussion, evaluate:
  • "How might this passage have been different if it were written from another perspective?"
  • "What role do you think bias plays in societal issues today?"

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Arguments in a Passage

When analyzing arguments, students should consider:

• Claim: What is the main point the author is trying to make?
• Evidence: What facts support the claim? Are they reliable?
• Warrant: How does the evidence connect to the claim, and does it help reveal any bias?

Example

Claim: "Social media has a negative impact on society."

Evidence: Statistics about increased mental health issues among teens linked to social media usage.

Warrant: If scientific studies show a correlation, it suggests the author's bias against social media influences their claim.

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Conclusion

End the lesson by reinforcing the importance of identifying bias and perspective in every text. Encourage students to apply these critical thinking skills in their everyday reading to become more informed citizens.

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Assessment

Observe participation during discussions and group activities. Collect notebooks with notes from the passage analysis for review.

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Additional Notes

Consider using varied texts in future lessons to engage students with multiple perspectives, such as news articles, editorials, and literary works. This will foster deeper appreciation and critical examination of language and bias in different contexts.