10 videos for Common Core instruction in argumentation for freshman and sophomore ELA.

1. ARGUMENTATION
Websites to support WVNext Gen CSO’s/Common Core
lessons for high school ELA and journalism

2. ARGUMENTATION AND COMMON CORE
Argumentation is an
integral part of the
Common Core
objectives for language
arts.

3. OBJECTIVES
Although many more
objectives will be covered
in this unit, for sake of
clarity,the major objectives
that are particular to
argumentation with be
presented in the following
three slides.

4. WRITING OBJECTIVES
ELA.10.W.C
9.1
1.Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning
and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Introduce precise, knowledgeable 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.
3. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying relevant evidence for each while pointing out the
strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and
concerns.
4. Use a variety of 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.
5.Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of
the discipline in which they are writing.
6. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Adapted from the WV NxtGen CSO’s for 9/10th grade ELA (based
on Common Core standards W.9-10)
https://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/NxGCSOs.html

5. READING OBJECTIVES
ELA.10.R.
C3.4
Delineate and evaluate the
argument and specific claims and
counterclaimsin an informational
text, assessing whether the
reasoning is valid and the evidence
is relevant and sufficient;identify
false statements and fallacious
reasoning.
Adapted from theWV NxtGen CSO’s for 9/10th grade ELA (based on Common
Core standards RI.9-10.8) https://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/NxGCSOs.html

6. SPEAKING AND LISTENING OBJECTIVES
ELA.10.SL.C13.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning and
use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing any
fallacious reasoning or exaggeratedor distorted
evidence. (CCSS SL.9-10.3)
ELA.10.SL.
C14.1
Present information, findings and supporting
evidence, conveying clear and distinct perspective
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning
and the organization, development, substance and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience and task.
(CCSS SL.9-10.4)
Adapted from theWV NxtGen CSO’s for 9/10th grade ELA (based on Common
Core standards) https://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/NxGCSOs.html

7. EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
The next slides contain clips
of educational videos with a
summary of the content
appropriate for use in an
argumentative unit for high
school ELA.
A lesson plan is also
included.

8. RATIONALE
I just found these sites this summer, and I am very excited to use them.
For the past three years, I have had a hard time finding quality materials
for teaching the new WV standards (based on Common Core).
The level of argumentation required by Common Core has been
something that previously was only done in AP classes, so previously
there were very few materials appropriate for general education classes
that were already made. Most of my materials were self-made and were
not of the professional quality of the videos in this presentation.

9. WEBSITE 1
(ALL LINKS MARKED IN LAVENDER THROUGHOUT THE SLIDE SHOW)
Building a Better Argument Summary
• This website is an introductory lesson
with video and handouts for
argumentation covering argument
structure and basics like premises and
conclusions.This PBS Learning site
provides the teacher and student
handouts as well as ancillary materials.

10. WEBSITE 2
Is Futurama the Best Argument
Against Transhumanism?
Summary of the Content
• This engaging video discussesthe very
current and controversial topic of
transhumanism.The video uses the
animated television show Futurama as a
backdrop on which to argue.Students
will watch the video then argue the
topic in an informal debate.

11. LESSON PLAN
A general unit plan for the videos in this PowerPoint and a
lesson specific to the video shown in the previous slide can be
found at this link: Argument Lesson Plans

12. WEBSITE 3
Monty Python and the Quest
for the Perfect Fallacy
Summary of the Content
• This site is a complete lesson plan that
teaches various aspects of argumentation
and fallacy using clips from humorous
Monty Python shows.
• I’ve used the “Argumentation Clinic” clip
before. It is entertaining, engaging, and
very helpful for illustrative purposes.

13. WEBSITE 4
5 Fallacies Summary of the Content
• This video discussesarguing on and off
the internet and illustrates the concept
of fallacy and gives examples of some
of the most common fallacies (straw
man, ad hominem,etc.) in an incredibly
kid-friendly way.

14. WEBSITE 5
Even More Fallacies! Summary of the Content
This video picks up where 5 Fallacies left
off, going even deeper into the realm of
logical fallacy. Like 5 Fallacies, this video is
highly engaging, yet extremely clear in
explaining logical problems common to
argumentation.

15. WEBSITE 6
The Overnighters/Sleeping at
the Church
Summary of the Content
This site is a comprehensive lesson on
point of view in argument.The topic of
debate is whether government or private
groupsshould take care of the poor and
needy.The site has clips of a
documentary of a church that is trying to
help transient and displaced workers.
Due to the current flooding catastrophe
and unemployment in WV, my students
will find this very relevant and significant.

16. WEBSITE 7
How to Write an Argumentative
Essay
Summary of the Content
• This video models how to write an
argumentative essay from start to finish.
It is written for 6-12 grade,so it covers
all levels in my class.In addition,it is
excellent as a tool for students to use as
a tutorial to refer to while writing for
homework.

17. WEBSITE 8
Argumentative Essay: Narrow
Your Research Topic
Summary of the Content
• This site contains a video and ancillary
materials to help students to pick a
researchtopic, narrow the topic and
write a thesis statement.
• It would be fantastic to use in the
classroom,and also as a review tool for
students to access independently.

18. WEBSITE 9
Argumentative Essay: Citing
and Analyzing Evidence Summary of the Content
This video gives an excellent lesson on
using credible sources to gather strong
evidence to support an argument.It
would be excellent as a tutorial for
students to view and use for guidanceor
review.

19. WEBSITE 10
Argumentative Essay: Editing
and Revising
Summary of the Content
• This video models how to edit and
revise an argumentative essay.This is
another video that is excellent as a tool
for homework guidanceor even for a
flipped classroom lesson.Students
could watch this for homework to
preparefor in-class peer editing.

20. REFERENCES
All of the videos and websites in this slide show can be accessed at this fantastic site:
PBS Learning Media™. It has some of the highest quality,organized materials I have
ever used.This site is going to be my“go to” for engaging and effective Common Core
supported lessons and materials.
About PBS LearningMedia educationexplorePBS LearningMedia|| PBS. (n.d.).
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