Georgia 6.T.T.3.c
The Standard
Apply argumentative techniques (e.g., author’s claim, supporting relevant evidence, an identified counterclaim, and a logical conclusion) to enhance writing and engage audiences. (C)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Texts (T) · Techniques
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students take a clear position and support it with relevant facts, examples, or quotations. They explain their reasoning, address an opposing view, and close logically.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A reader can quickly identify the student’s position and follow the reasoning. Evidence is relevant, the opposing view is answered fairly, and the conclusion fits the argument.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may list facts without explaining how they support the position. They may treat a counterclaim as changing sides, or write a conclusion that adds new evidence.
How to Assess It
- Give this exit ticket: “Should phones be allowed during lunch?” Write a claim, one supporting reason, evidence, a counterclaim response, and a conclusion.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Sort claim, evidence, counterclaim, and conclusion cards into a logical order, then replace one weak evidence card.
Discuss this prompt: “Should homework be limited?” Then write one claim and a fair response to an opposing view.
Play an argument relay where teams add a claim, evidence, counterclaim, response, and conclusion to a shared paragraph.
Compare two online product reviews, identify which argument is more convincing, and write a recommendation supported by details from both reviews.
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