Looking Closely at Evidence
Students will practice identifying the evidence used to support claims and deciding if it's strong enough or relevant to the point being made.
Key Questions
- What kind of evidence is used to support this idea?
- Is the evidence strong, or is it just someone's opinion?
- Does the evidence actually help prove the point?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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