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Lesson 20
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ELA

Alternate Unit 1

10th Grade

Lesson 20 of 21

Objective


Draft an argumentative essay using strong transitional words/phrases and evidence from nonfiction texts.

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Homework


Finish drafting your essay.

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Standards


  • W.9-10.1 — Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
  • W.9-10.1.a — Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
  • W.9-10.1.b — Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns.
  • W.9-10.1.c — Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
  • W.9-10.1.d — Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.

Supporting Standards

L.9-10.1
L.9-10.2
L.9-10.3
L.9-10.6
W.9-10.1.e
W.9-10.4
W.9-10.5
W.9-10.6
W.9-10.7
W.9-10.8
W.9-10.9
W.9-10.10
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