Crafting Persuasive Policy Arguments with Counterclaims and Evidence

Critical Argumentation, Complex Causal Reasoning, and Informed Civic Action

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Construct rigorous public policy arguments that integrate multiple source types, concede valid counterarguments, and defend evidentiary strength.

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Critical Argumentation, Complex Causal Reasoning, and Informed Civic Action

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-OR-SS

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Construct data-driven social science arguments, analyze multi-variable causality, and evaluate strategic options for individual and collective civic action.

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HS.71Oregon Social Studies Standards · All ages

Construct arguments using precise claims, integrating and evaluating information provided by multiple sources, diverse media, and formats, while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary strengths and weaknesses.