CurriculumGrade 7English Language Arts

Discussion & Evidence-Based Presenting

Aligned to SL.7.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

In discussions, track others' ideas and respond to them, and when you present, emphasize your strongest points with relevant evidence. A clear delivery makes your argument land.

Worked example

In a friendly debate on school uniforms, you stress your best point: 'Uniforms save time in the morning, and a survey showed students got ready faster.' Evidence backs the claim.

Practice questions

  1. Present a claim, leading with your strongest evidence.
  2. Track and respond to an opposing point in a debate.
  3. Use one piece of evidence to support a persuasive point.

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Participación en Discusiones y Presentaciones con Evidencia

En las discusiones, sigue el hilo de las ideas de los demás y responde a ellas. Cuando presentes, destaca tus puntos más sólidos con evidencia relevante. Una exposición clara hace que tu argumento sea más convincente.

Ejemplo: En un debate amistoso sobre los uniformes escolares, enfatizas tu mejor punto: 'Los uniformes ahorran tiempo en las mañanas, y una encuesta mostró que los estudiantes se arreglaban más rápido.' La evidencia respalda la afirmación.

More Speaking & Listening lessons

Analyzing Media MessagesSL.7.2Evaluating a Speaker's ArgumentSL.7.3Presenting Claims ClearlySL.7.4Multimedia in PresentationsSL.7.5Adapting How You SpeakSL.7.6

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