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Lesson 8: Persuading Elected Officials

In this lesson students will explore how to effectively persuade elected officials by using examples of social media posts, testimony and more and identifying claims, evidence and reasoning.

Skills
Analyzing Power
Evaluating Sources
Persuasive Writing
Topics
Democr. Foundations
Learning Tools
Graphic Organizer
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1.B

Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.2

Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.


 

College, Career, and Civic Life Framework (C3)

D3.3.6-8.

Identify evidence that draws information from multiple sources to support claims, noting evidentiary limitations.

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