ANIMAL RESEARCH with Mrs. Snider's Gr 7 ELA
Day 1: Intro to Argumentitive Writing & Debate
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.
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.
Today's Assigment is to complete ANIMAL RESEARCH NOTES
Resource and Review of Reliable Sources-
TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE - Tree Octopus, Tiny Dragons, Sasquatch
RESEARCH OPTIONS
YOU MUST ACCESS INFORMATION FROM THESE SOURCES:
TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE - Tree Octopus, Tiny Dragons, Sasquatch
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.
Day 3: Rehearse and Record your Flipgrid
EXTENSION- Complete an applause form to review and select the best debate.