Time Frame: 3 - 4 weeks Established Goals: I can create a well-supported argument to persuade my readers.

I can evaluate arguments by identifying facts and opinions. I can determine whether opinions are effectively supported by logical reasons and/or textual evidence. Standards:
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (RL.6.1.)

Stage 1 Desired Results

Persuasion

Meaning Enduring Understandings: All arguments must be supported by strong evidence in order to be effective. Effective persuasion is both an art and a science. Essential Questions: How can I construct a good argument to persuade my readers? How is effective persuasion an art? How is effective persuasion a science?

Knowledge & Skills Acquisition Students will know Students will be able to Students will be able to define and distinguish between facts and opinions. Students will be able to make inferences about various texts and other media based on textual evidence and prior knowledge. Students will be able to analyze a persuasive argument for logic and textual evidence.

Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. (RI.6-7.) Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. (RI.6-8.) 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. b. Support claim(s) with clear reasons and

Students will know the difference between facts and opinions. Students will know the definitions of the vocabulary words opinions, facts, introduction, conclusion, inference, persuasion, and persuasive. Students will know how to support an argument with textual evidence

relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented. (W.6.1.) IA.1.Employ the full range of research-based comprehension strategies, including making connections, determining importance, questioning, visualizing, making inferences, summarizing, and monitoring for comprehension.

and make inferences from a text. Students will know the components of an effective introduction and conclusion. Students will know that a persuasive essay must address possible objections Students will know that a good argument must be supported by clear, credible reasons. Students will know that most effective arguments list their evidence in order of weakest to strongest. Students will be able to identify the elements of a persuasive argument such as the thesis or supporting details in various texts. Students will be able to create an effective introduction and conclusion paragraph for a persuasive essay. Students will be able to write a persuasive essay, utilizing textual evidence or other clear, credible evidence to back up their arguments. Students will be able to create a visual to support their argument. Students will be able to present their arguments orally with appropriate pace, pronunciation, volume and eye contact. Students will be able to present their arguments orally in a logical sequence with appropriate detail.

Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (SL.6.4.)

Transfer:

Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL.6.5.)

Students will be able to write an effective persuasive essay (or other persuasive piece) in any content area. Students will be able to identify the elements of a good argument, make judgments about the strength of an argument and

evaluate persuasive arguments across a variety of different texts and mediums.

Students will be able to back up their arguments with textual or other strong evidence.