Lesson 4 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate
ChallengebeginnerBuild an Argument Sandwich
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Argument structure (claim-evidence-reasoning)
Think About This
You read something online about argument structure (claim-evidence-reasoning) but you're not sure if it's true. What steps would you take to check?
Thinking Steps
๐ Understand
Read carefully. What is the question about argument structure (claim-evidence-reasoning) really asking?
๐ Gather Info
What facts and clues do you have? List what you know.
๐ก Think of Options
Come up with at least 2 possible answers. Don't pick the first one yet!
โ Choose & Explain
Pick the best option. Say: 'I chose this because...'
๐ช Reflect
Was your reasoning solid? What would you do differently next time?
Key Points
Master argument structure (claim-evidence-reasoning)
Apply arguments & debate in real situations
Build habits of arguments & debate
Key Vocabulary
Analyze
Looking at something carefully to understand it
Compare
Finding what's the same and different
Predict
Guessing what will happen using clues
Why This Matters in Real Life
Scientists, teachers, doctors, and business owners all need strong arguments debate skills. You're building the same toolkit they use!
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1How could you use argument structure (claim-evidence-reasoning) outside of school this week?
- 2What would happen if everyone was really good at this skill?
- 3What question do you still have? Write it down and try to find the answer.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of argument structure (claim-evidence-reasoning)?
