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Reading Learning Target- We will learn that when researching an argument, it is important to grasp (investigate) all the sides of an argument early in your research.

CONNECTION
Ask students to sit in the meeting area with their research groups. Let them know that today they will begin researching one issue in-depth as a group to prepare for a debate.
"Readers, sit with your research groups today." I pointed to a list of the group members. Students had soon settled themselves in the meeting area with their groups, and I gave each group a basket of resources.

"Readers, all year long I have been getting to know you not just as people but as advocates. I have figured out issues many of you care about-we'll call them hot topics. Here's what …show more content…

One way readers do this is to focus initially on texts that layout the argument clearly, and then read to learn about both sides."

TEACHING
Set children up to watch you do two demonstrations. In the first demo, start by announcing your opinion and then look only for evidence supporting that opinion. Exaggerate! Ask kids to assess.
"I'm going to do two quick demonstrations of how a reader might start researching an argument. For each demonstration, watch closely, and be prepared to critique. Really be ready to pass judgment."
I picked up the basket of texts labeled "Chocolate Milk in School?," and I made a little drama of glancing overexcitedly at the basket title, making an "I already know this" face, and picking my notebook up right away. "Well, this basket is about whether chocolate milk should be served in school! I already have an opinion about that! Of course we should serve chocolate milk! I'm going to first record my opinion in my notebook: Yes. Schools should serve chocolate milk."
I closed my notebook and turned to the basket, making a show of pulling some texts out. "Let me see. Where are the texts that support my opinion ... 'Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk!' That sounds like one I should read first ... then 'Tasty Nutrition' ... yes! I'll read that second. 'Reasons Not to Drink Chocolate Milk'-Wow. I definitely don't plan to read

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