Building an Argument
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can construct a well-reasoned argument with clear claims and supporting evidence.
Warm-Up Video
Kevin deLaplante · 4:04
How to Write a Good Argumentative Essay: First Argument
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The author's initial argument for laptop use was seen as a matter of personal preference, not a necessity, which is not sufficient to challenge a teacher's classroom rules.
- 2
A key principle of moral reasoning is that you can't derive a moral conclusion from purely descriptive premises; you need a statement about moral values.
- 3
Banning laptops could be framed as a fairness issue, disadvantaging students who rely on them due to poor handwriting or organizational needs; policies that systematically disadvantage certain students may be considered unjust.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify the claim, evidence, and unstated moral premise in the following argument: 'Banning laptops disadvantages students with poor handwriting. Teachers should not implement policies that systematically disadvantage certain students. Therefore, teachers should not ban laptops.'”
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