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On the Edge of Tomorrow (5th)

Argument Writing
5th Grade

The Mission

49 min

Storyline

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3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

  • Compare and refine arguments based on an evaluation of the evidence presented.

  • Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgement based on research findings, and speculation in an explanation.

  • Respectfully provide and receive critiques from peers about a proposed procedure, explanation, or model by citing relevant evidence and posing specific questions.

  • Construct and/or support an argument with evidence, data, and/or a model.

  • Use data to evaluate claims about cause and effect.

  • Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem by citing relevant evidence about how it meets the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

  • Read and comprehend grade appropriate complex texts and/or other reliable media to summarize and obtain scientific and technical ideas and describe how they are supported by evidence.

  • Compare and/or combine across complex texts and/or other reliable media to support the engagement in other scientific and/or engineering practices.

  • Combine information in written text with that contained in corresponding tables, diagrams, and/or charts to support the engagement in other scientific and/or engineering practices.

Targeted Standards

Resources

  • Device for teacher
  • Laptops or iPads for each student in class
  • Large screen to mirror to

Skills in Action

Critical ThinkingCollaborationResilienceProblem SolvingInitiative