Claim Catchers Worksheet
A multiple-choice worksheet for delineating arguments using "The Screen Time Solution" text. Students identify the claim, reasons, and evidence through a series of structured questions with identical styling for all options, now including a, b, c, d labels.
Argument Anatomy Slides
Introductory slides for RI.8.8 focusing on delineating an argument. Includes vocabulary scaffolding, visual models of argument structure, and guided practice for SPED students. Revised for improved contrast and visibility.
Evidence Lab Teacher Guide
A teacher's facilitation guide for the Evidence Lab unit. Includes scaffolding strategies, pacing overview, and pointers to the unit's comprehensive answer key.
Guided Lab Handout
A guided multiple-choice handout for the "Bike Lane Project" text. Designed for use during Lesson 1 direct instruction, allowing students to identify argument components (Claim, Reason, Evidence) with scaffolded choices. Corrected to include four answer choices (a, b, c, d) for consistency and a discrete teacher key. Revised for better spacing and page flow to ensure a single-page layout.
Evidence Lab Script
A comprehensive instructional script for teachers to use across Day 1 and Day 2. Includes explicit prompts, student wait-time cues, and instructional transitions for the RI.8.8 unit. Expanded with a debrief section.
