Unit 1 Day 4 Argumentative Writing Claim Evidence

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Unit 1 Day 4 Argumentative Writing: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Unit 1 Day 4 Argumentative Writing: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Bell Ringer 9/4 In your notebook or on a piece of loose-leaf paper. .

Bell Ringer 9/4 In your notebook or on a piece of loose-leaf paper. . . Write, draw, or make a diagram of how you think learning works. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC.

Evidence #10: How DOES learning happen in our brains? Our brain is made of

Evidence #10: How DOES learning happen in our brains? Our brain is made of cells called neurons. We have about 100 billion neurons in our brains. If you make a connection by learning, an “a-ha” moment, you literally form a connection between two neurons.

Evidence #10: How DOES learning happen in our brains? Continuing to make that connection

Evidence #10: How DOES learning happen in our brains? Continuing to make that connection (studying, practicing) strengthens the connections between neurons and adds a Myelin sheath to the axon to make the information travel more quickly.

Yesterday. . .

Yesterday. . .

Today – Putting it all Together

Today – Putting it all Together

Scientists make claims all the time, but no one would trust them if they

Scientists make claims all the time, but no one would trust them if they did not have any evidence to back up their claims. Scientific “facts” are actually claims that have been supported with a lot of strong evidence. It may be useful to think of CER like this: ● Claim = What you know Why is CER important? ● Evidence = How you know it ● Reasoning = Your thought process The goal of science and scientists is to make a claim that can be supported by evidence and to convince others of their claim (why we need the reasoning). In this class, we are going to practice writing and talking in the CER format so that we can understand how scientists work. Furthermore, CER translates into better argumentation, writing, and critical thinking skills, which you will need in other subjects, college, and your future career.

Scientific Argument – My Father's a Space Alien Turn and Talk: Is this a

Scientific Argument – My Father's a Space Alien Turn and Talk: Is this a good What is the. . . argument? Why/Why not? Claim? Evidence? Reasoning?

Writing for Argumentation - Roles Spokesperson: Only person who can speak with the teacher

Writing for Argumentation - Roles Spokesperson: Only person who can speak with the teacher to ask questions or request the next challenge. Materials Manager: Get markers and paper, return materials at the end. Facilitator: Make sure everyone's voices are heard Team Captain: Makes sure group is on task

Find your data from yesterday. Scientific Data Share-Out Take turns in your group sharing

Find your data from yesterday. Scientific Data Share-Out Take turns in your group sharing what you noticed and wondered. Prompts: Which was most interesting? Surprising? Which data was the strongest piece of evidence? What claim do your pieces of evidence lead you to make? Do any of the pieces of evidence disagree with each other? As a group, choose 3 you want to include in your CER.

Each person gets a different colored marker. All colors should be represented on your

Each person gets a different colored marker. All colors should be represented on your poster. Writing as a Group Decide on your ideas together. It’s okay to change your mind, just cross it out and rewrite. Use writing conventions; COMPLETE SENTENCES!

CER Poster Outline Group # Scientific Question: How do we learn; are intelligence and

CER Poster Outline Group # Scientific Question: How do we learn; are intelligence and abilities fixed or do they change? Claim: Your answer to that question. Evidence #1: the data that supports your claim (summary of your data from yesterday) Evidence #2: Evidence #3: Reasoning #1: How you know evidence #1 supports the claim Reasoning #2: Reasoning #3:

Tips Start with Evidence • As shown in the graph. . . • According

Tips Start with Evidence • As shown in the graph. . . • According to. . . • I know this is true because… That should lead you to your Claim • Phrase it as an answer to the question. Reasoning is your logic that connects your evidence to your claim. • This makes sense because… • Science ideas are ideal!

Exit Ticket – CER – Put your name on it! Match the example with

Exit Ticket – CER – Put your name on it! Match the example with the term. 1. Evidence _______ a. Pizza is the best food. 2. Reasoning ______ b. 90% of people list pizza as one of their favorite foods. 3. Claim _______ c. If most people list a food as their favorite, it must be the best.