I thought this was great and really useful. Thank you, Dan Fouts! Thinking of different ways I can use this in my WHP middle school classroom.
I thought this was great and really useful. Thank you, Dan Fouts! Thinking of different ways I can use this in my WHP middle school classroom.
I am still a little confused about how the essential question is developed. Is it taking that quote and putting it into a larger context? Is it taking a stand on the claim or counterclaim?
This strategy looks powerful and engaging. Can't wait to try it with my 6th graders. Thanks!
I think the idea is to ask the students to use the quote to examine both its claim and the counterclaim...and then take a stand and defend that position (i.e., do you agree with the quote or disagree with…