LEARN NC

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

Goal 3

The learner will defend argumentative positions on literary or nonliterary issues.

Objective 3.01
Examine controversial issues by:
  • sharing and evaluating initial personal response.
  • researching and summarizing printed data.
  • developing a framework in which to discuss the issue (creating a context).
  • compiling personal responses and researched data to organize the argument.
  • presenting data in such forms as a graphic, an essay, a speech, or a video.
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Objective 3.02
Produce editorials or responses to editorials for a neutral audience by providing:
  • a clearly stated position or proposed solution.
  • relevant, reliable support.
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Objective 3.03
Respond to issues in literature in such a way that:
  • requires gathering of information to prove a particular point.
  • effectively uses reason and evidence to prove a given point.
  • emphasizes culturally significant events.
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