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Advanced Argumentative Architecture and Persuasion
9th Grade · Track 423 of 549 · 8 lessons
8 lessons
Goal
Construct nuanced, logically sound written arguments featuring sophisticated claims, counterclaims, concessions, evidence integration, and compelling conclusions.
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Formulating Defensible and Nuanced Thesis Statements
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Advanced Syntax, Phrases, and Structural Parallelism
9th Grade · Track 424 of 549 · 8 lessons
8 lessons
Goal
Master complex sentence architecture using varied phrase types, diverse dependent clauses, and balanced parallel structures.
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Identifying and Crafting Parallel Structure in Series
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Collaborative Discussion and Evidence-Based Deliberation
9th Grade · Track 425 of 549 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Goal
Establish collaborative ground rules, build on diverse perspectives, and support or qualify claims using textual evidence during academic discussions.
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Establishing Ground Rules and Consensus Goals for Seminars
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Evidence-Based Textual Analysis and Literary Inferences
9th Grade · Track 426 of 549 · 6 lessons
6 lessons
Goal
Analyze complex literary texts by citing thorough textual evidence and developing original interpretive commentary.
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Distinguishing Explicit Statements From Implicit Subtext
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Formulating Research Inquiries and Inquiry Plans
9th Grade · Track 427 of 549 · 5 lessons
5 lessons
Goal
Design, scope, and adapt focused research questions and multi-step inquiry plans for short and sustained investigations.
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Brainstorming to Develop a Research Focus and Formulate Questions
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Textual Evidence, Subtextual Inference, and Source Analysis
9th Grade · Track 428 of 549 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Goal
Master extracting strong explicit evidence and formulating advanced subtextual inferences across primary historical records, secondary commentaries, and scientific publications.
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Citing Thorough Textual Evidence in Complex Informational Texts
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Active Listening and Evaluating Spoken Arguments
9th Grade · Track 429 of 549 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Goal
Follow complex multistep spoken instructions, formulate clarifying questions, and critically evaluate spoken reasoning, rhetorical appeals, and fallacies.
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Tracking and Executing Complex Multistep Oral Instructions
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Advanced Search and Source Gathering Strategies
9th Grade · Track 430 of 549 · 5 lessons
5 lessons
Goal
Execute sophisticated search queries across academic databases, digital repositories, and specialized print collections.
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Gathering From Authoritative Print Sources
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Analytical and Literary Essay Composition
9th Grade · Track 431 of 549 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Goal
Write rigorous literary, rhetorical, and thematic analytical essays that unpack complex texts using close reading, textual evidence, and scholarly commentary.
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Structuring a Multi-Paragraph Literary Analysis Essay
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Central Ideas, Structural Sequencing, and Objective Summaries
9th Grade · Track 432 of 549 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Goal
Trace how central ideas and complex historical or scientific processes are introduced, sequenced, and refined, and synthesize them into precise objective summaries.
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How Details Shape Central Ideas in Informational Text