I used this template to teach fourth graders to critique an argument. They needed to state a claim and support it with examples or non-examples.
Microsoft Word version: AllGrades_GraphicOrganizer_ArgumentationScaffoldWithRepresentationsTemplate
PDF version: AllGrades_GraphicOrganizer_ArgumentationScaffoldWithRepresentationsTemplate
This organizer was useful for helping students develop complete components of arguments. It is useful for teachers to see what students think each component is. It was highly effective for helping students advance their work and facilitating effective feedback.
Microsoft Word version: AllGrades_GraphicOrganizer_ArgumentFrameTemplate
PDF version: AllGrades_GraphicOrganizer_ArgumentFrameTemplate
This is a graphic organizer to aid in the formation of a mathematical argument that can be used in all grades. The organizer is intended for a brief argument and uses mathematical language, along with explanations of what is expected, to encourage students to explain their reasoning, show evidence or work, and construct a written explanation or reasoning.
Microsoft Word version: GraphicOrganizer_BriefArgumentTemplate
PDF version: GraphicOrganizer_BriefArgumentTemplate
This is a blank talk frame that teachers can use to develop lesson plans and discussions. The talk frame nicely sets up classroom discussions in which students will take different sides of an argument and discuss different methods for solving problems. The talk frame provides a space for a guiding question or math problem that the lesson will be focused on, three spaces for different student responses or methods of thinking about the guiding question, and a section to outline the major points that you wish for students to take away from a lesson.
Microsoft Word version: GraphicOrganizer_TalkFrameWorksheetTemplate1
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This second template of a talk frame is directed at students of any age. The first page has blank space for a Talk About and We Understand section, with directions as to what belongs in each section. The second page provides a space for a Think and Talk idea section, where students can record the claim and possible ideas.
Microsoft Word version: GraphicOrganizer_TalkFrameWorksheetTemplate2
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Microsoft Word version: GraphicOrganizer_TalkFrameWorksheetTemplate3
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This is a graphic organizer to aid in a think pair share for any grade level. Students are given a section to rewrite the question and state their answer, a section with a sentence starter to construct their claim and provide evidence, and a section to record a partner’s thoughts.
Microsoft Word version: GraphicOrganizer_ThinkPairShareTemplate
PDF version: GraphicOrganizer_ThinkPairShareTemplate
Jimmy and the Pizza is a lesson that is designed to introduce argumentation to a class. This lesson introduces the key parts of an argument: claim, evidence, and warrant. The lesson does not incorporate mathematical reasoning, but is aimed at having students use real world experiences to think about what makes a good argument.
Microsoft Word version: IntroductionToArgumentation_Lesson_JimmyAndThe-Pizza
PDF version: IntroductionToArgumentation_Lesson_JimmyAndThe-Pizza
A template of the talk frame is used to discover the meaning of a mathematical argument. The Think section holds a restated version of the question, the Talk Ideas section contains anticipated student responses and ideas, and the We Understand section clarifies what a mathematical argument entails. Students are asked to relate an argument they have with a peer to having a mathematical argument in order to determine the definition of a mathematical argument.
Microsoft Word version: IntroductionToArgumentation_TalkFrame
PDF version: IntroductionToArgumentation_TalkFrame
This worksheet is used to introduce mathematical argumentation to the class. Students are asked to think about real world arguments and consider what it would mean to create a mathematical argument. This may start a good discussion about what a mathematical argument is, and allow students to take ownership over the concept by having them supply the ideas about argumentation.
Microsoft Word version: IntroductionToArgumentation
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