Lesson · Point-Counterpoint
Point-Counterpoint: Is Congress Broken?
Guiding question
How can opposing viewpoints be critically evaluated to inform understanding?
Virtues
Objectives
- I can summarize, compare, and evaluate two claims.
Directions: Complete the graphic organizer as you read the point and counterpoint essays.
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Point |
The Issue on the Table |
Counterpoint |
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Summarize in your own words:
Select and record the sentence(s) that best demonstrate the point of view of this claim: |
Summarize in your own words:
Select and record the sentence(s) that best demonstrate the point of view of this claim: |
Lesson Components
Critically analyze two opposing claims on a given topic by summarizing their core arguments, comparing their key points of divergence, and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
Scholarly Claim Essays + Student Activity
Critically analyze two opposing claims on a given topic by summarizing their core arguments, comparing their key points of divergence, and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
Lesson plan
- Compare the two arguments. To what extent do these claims support or oppose each other?
- Which argument do you find more convincing? Explain what led you to this point of view.
- What questions are you left with, or what other relevant details could you add to either claim?