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ANIMAL RESEARCH with Mrs. Snider's Gr 7 ELA
Day 1: Intro to Argumentative Writing & Debate

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The purpose of debate is to convince someone to see something in a new way.

Excerpt from The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

The best animal on earth is clearly the... orca
fierce predators that can swim 30 miles per hour. 
They work together in teams to take down their prey. 
AND they share the meat with the whole pod. 
They are camouflaged. Their black backs blend in with the ocean if someone is looking down on them, and their white belly blends in with the sky if someone is looking up. 



Key Terms:
Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal
Claim:  This is your position or viewpoint on an issue
Counterclaim: This is what the opposing side is arguing about the issue
Rebuttal:  This is your response to the counterclaim.  It further supports your claim.
Example Animal Cards from Heifer International

GOATS are the G.O.A.T!


Picture

Today's Assigment is to complete ANIMAL RESEARCH NOTES

RESEARCH OPTIONS
YOU MUST ACCESS INFORMATION FROM THESE SOURCES:

  • BIOLOGY 4 KIDS
  • WORLDBOOK ONLINE
  • GALE
  • NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Day 2: Argumentative Activity - Script for Flipgrid

Day 3: Rehearse and Record your Flipgrid


EXTENSION- Complete an applause form to review and select the best debate.

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