Human Rights and Social Justice
aligned to Eld-la.9-12.argue.expressive Multilingual Learners Will Construct Language Arts Arguments That introduce And Develop Precise Claims And Address Counterclaims support Claims And Refute Counterclaims With Valid Reasoning And Relevant And Sufficient Evidence establish And Maintain A Formal Style And Objective Tone logically Organize Claims, Counterclaims, Reasons, And Evidence; Offer A Conclusion With Recommendations
Learning Objective
I can argue for or against a specific human right, using logical organization and a formal style to present claims, counterclaims, and a concluding recommendation.
Lesson Flow
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What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Choose the right to education. Present a claim arguing in favor of this right, a counterclaim against it, and a concluding recommendation that balances both perspectives. Use a formal tone. Choose the freedom of expression. Present a claim arguing in favor of this right, a counterclaim against it, and a concluding recommendation that balances both perspectives. Use a formal tone. Choose the right to digital privacy. Present a claim arguing in favor of this right, a counterclaim against it, and a concluding recommendation that balances both perspectives. Use a formal tone.”
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