Jacob Argumentation and Debate Spring 2019

Unit: Congress
Date: 4/2
Lesson objective(s):
Students will be able to:
- Use research skills to find quality information on the internet.
- Evaluate quality of information using analysis techniques
Materials:
CRAAP Test pdf
Internet Scavenger Hunt
Congress Topics Brainstorm
Tasks/Actions
Presentations – Ad Analysis make up (10)
- Finish presentations for ads

Guided Discussion – Evaluating Evidence (10)

- What makes something valid?
- Capture list on board
- What is proof?
- Capture list on board

Research Activity – Internet Scavenger Hunt (40)

- Have students open scavenger hunt document
- Students complete hunt
- Walk through student answers
- Discuss the CRAAP Test

Research Topics (remaining)

- Students pick 3 topics from brainstorm list and begin research

References:
Next class, we will be conducting research on the topics from the brainstorm session.
Homework:
None
Standards:
CDE 9/10 RWC 4.1.b
CDE 9/10 RWC 4.1.c

Notes: