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Lesson Plan: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning in Argumentative Writing

Grade Level:

7-12

Duration:

45 minutes

Subject:

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Topic:

Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) in Argumentative Writing

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Objectives:

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

1. Identify the components of a strong claim.
2. Understand the role of evidence in supporting a claim.
3. Develop reasoning to connect evidence to a claim.
4. Create a structured argumentative paragraph using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.

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Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with writing prompts
• Examples of argumentative paragraphs
• Access to online resources for research (if available)

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Warm-Up Activity:

   • Begin with a discussion question: "What makes a good argument?"
   • Encourage students to share their thoughts in pairs for 2 minutes, then invite a few pairs to share with the class.

2. Define Key Terms:

   • Introduce and define the terms Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.
     • Claim: A statement or assertion that is debatable.
     • Evidence: Facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.
     • Reasoning: The explanation of how the evidence supports the claim.

Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

1. Explore Each Component:

   • Use examples to illustrate each component:
     • Claim Example: "School uniforms should be mandatory in all schools."
     • Evidence Example: "A study found that schools with uniform policies had a 15% decrease in bullying incidents."
     • Reasoning Example: "This indicates that uniforms promote a sense of equality, reducing social pressures among students."

2. Introduce the CER Framework:

   • Explain how to connect claim, evidence, and reasoning in a structured format.
   • Demonstrate how to write a simple argumentative paragraph using the CER framework.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity:
   • Divide students into small groups and provide them with a prompt (e.g., "Should cell phones be allowed in school?")
   • Each group must create a Claim, find Evidence to support it, and provide Reasoning.
   • Allow each group to present their claim with accompanying evidence and reasoning to the class.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Individual Writing:
   • Ask students to write their own argumentative paragraph on a topic of their choice, using the CER framework.
   • Remind students to structure their work with a clear claim followed by evidence and reasoning.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Share and Discuss:

   • Invite a few students to share their paragraphs with the class.
   • Discuss what was effective about their arguments and areas for improvement.

2. Wrap-Up:

   • Recap the key takeaways from the lesson: the importance of structuring arguments using claims, evidence, and reasoning in writing.

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Assessment:

• Students will be assessed on their participation in group activities and the clarity and structure of their individual paragraphs.

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Homework:

• Write a complete argumentative essay using the CER framework on a topic of their choice, to be submitted next class.

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Additional Resources:

• Online articles and videos on argumentative writing.
• Access to writing resources like Purdue OWL for further reading on the topic.

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By following this lesson plan, students will enhance their understanding of argumentative writing while also improving their English language skills.