Standard(s):
[SC2015] LSC7 (7) 1 : 1 ) Engage in argument from evidence to support claims of the cell theory.
[LIT2010] SCI (6-8) 1 : 1 ) Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
[LIT2010] WRI (6-8) 1 : 1 ) Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
