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Formulating Claims, Evidence, and Counterarguments in Social Studies

6th Grade · Social Studies · US-IA-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Develop focused thesis statements, integrate primary and secondary evidence, and address opposing viewpoints in historical writing.

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  1. Distinguishing Claims From Opinions in Historical WritingUp next
  2. Crafting a Clear Thesis Statement for Historical ArgumentsNot started yet
  3. Supporting Claims With Clear Reasons and Relevant EvidenceNot started yet
  4. Introducing Claims and Organizing Reasons in Middle School EssaysYou are here
  5. Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Evidence in ArgumentsNot started yet
  6. Using Accurate Historical Facts and Data to Strengthen ClaimsNot started yet
  7. Acknowledging Opposing Viewpoints in Middle School ArgumentsNot started yet
  8. Refuting Counterclaims With Discipline-Specific EvidenceNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

usWHST.6-8.1Common Core State Standards · Ela · 6th Grade

Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

Open Global Standard:OGE.7.W.1OGE.8.W.1OGE.9.W.1
usWHST.6-8.4Common Core State Standards · Ela · 6th Grade

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Open Global Standard:OGE.7.W.4OGE.8.W.5OGE.9.W.7
GlobalOGE.7.W.1
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GlobalOGE.9.W.7