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Share an example of a successful activity or lesson that helped your students master claim testing!

Ebony McKiver

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    I created an activity where students identified a claim tester being used for different claims before and after the Enlightenment. For example, before the Enlightenment was, "The King is in charge because…

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    To help my students master claim testing, I implemented an interactive activity centered around the prompt: “The French Revolution was inevitable. Yes or no? Use specific examples from your notes…
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    I used the claim testing strategy as mentioned in the Global Conflict lesson to help scaffold our PBA!  I wrote down claims on notecards and then had students write statements that support those claims on…

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    To help my students master claim testing, I implemented an interactive activity centered around the prompt: “The French Revolution was inevitable. Yes or no? Use specific examples from your notes as evidence.” Students were given 10 minutes to respond to the prompt in a short paragraph. I modeled an example using a main cause of the French Revolution. After completing their responses in CEA format (Claim, Evidence, Analysis), students exchanged their paragraphs with a peer at their table for feedback.
    During the peer review process, students circled the claim, boxed the evidence, and underlined the analysis in their peer’s work. This process helped highlight unclear writing, making it evident when revisions were needed. I emphasized to the students how unclear writing might confuse others and tied this feedback to improving their argument skills. Once peer review was complete, students turned in both their original and reviewed responses for my feedback.
    This activity allowed students to practice structured writing using the CEA format, which helped showcase the clarity in their writing. It also gave me insight into their current skill levels, allowing me to target areas that need improvement. 
  • 0 in reply to Sheila Aguirre

     This is such an effective way to develop both writing and analytical skills! I really like the steps you implemented with your students and how you combined claim testing with peer review to strengthen their understanding of argumentation. The process of circling claims, boxing evidence, and underlining analysis seems like a great way to visually break down their writing structure.

    I’m curious — were your students at ease with the task of reviewing their peers's work or did they find it challenging? Were they able to identify unclear writing? That's such an important aspect of developing strong writing skills. Thanks for sharing this activity — I’m inspired to try a similar approach in my class!

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  • 0 in reply to Sheila Aguirre

     This is such an effective way to develop both writing and analytical skills! I really like the steps you implemented with your students and how you combined claim testing with peer review to strengthen their understanding of argumentation. The process of circling claims, boxing evidence, and underlining analysis seems like a great way to visually break down their writing structure.

    I’m curious — were your students at ease with the task of reviewing their peers's work or did they find it challenging? Were they able to identify unclear writing? That's such an important aspect of developing strong writing skills. Thanks for sharing this activity — I’m inspired to try a similar approach in my class!

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  • 0 in reply to Laura Massa

    Thank you for the feedback! Students were not hesitant. I have them in group seating arrangements day 1 of the year and try to change them every quarter. I incorporate a lot of icebreakers and group bonding activities so they feel comfortable. I also let them know that if they don’t feel comfortable with the task, I’m always willing to do it for them. For the most part, they were able to identify unclear writing. Additionally, I provide them with feedback after they turn in their work. Some students did struggle, which serves as a good indicator of who might need extra help.