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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Objective 3.01
Explore argumentative works that are read, heard, and/or viewed by:
  • monitoring comprehension for understanding what is read, heard, and/or viewed.
  • analyzing the characteristics of argumentative works.
  • determining the importance of author's word choice and focus.
  • summarizing the author's purpose and stance.
  • making connections between works, self and related topics.
  • drawing inferences.
  • responding to public documents (such as but not limited to editorials and school and community policies).
  • distinguishing between fact and opinion.
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Objective 3.02
Explore the problem solution process by:
  • studying examples (in literature and other text) that present problems coherently, describe the solution clearly, sequence reasons to support the solution, and show awareness of audience.
  • preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that focus on the diagnosis of a problem and possible solutions.
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Objective 3.03
Study arguments that evaluate through:
  • exploring examples that show a firm control of sound judgments, audience awareness, clear idea/theme, and the use of relevant and coherent reasons for support.
  • preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that use evaluative techniques.
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