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Grade 9, ESL / Reading and Literature Std # 3.12: Recognize fallacies of logic and judge strength of argument. Recognize faulty logic in one or more passages. Evaluate faulty logic in one or more passages. Recognize the strength(s) or weakness(es) of argument(s) in one or more passages. Evaluate the strength(s) or weakness(es) of argument(s) in one or more passages. Recognize terminology used by an author to strengthen argument(s), but not label or define the terminology.

Lesson Plans: ESL Ideas (B=Beginning, I=Intermediate, T=Transitional) (T) See ESL Logic Puzzle for activities for transitional students. Persuasion Map (I, T) Activity student completes graphic organizer by writing goal in first box, writes three reasons in the next boxes, and lists facts and examples in the branching boxes Claim, Evidence and Interpretation (I, T) Activity student completes table with the following information after reading: claim, evidence (examples, quotes, textual references that support the claim, etc.), and interpretation (an explanation and/or analysis of the evidence) Deciding (I, T) Activity student completes table by identifying problem and forming conclusion after locating supporting evidence

Resources: Tools for Reading, Writing & Thinking (B, I, T) Graphic organizer tools to help engage student in vigorous thinking, organize complex ideas, and scaffold interactions with text English Works: Reading Exercises (I, T) Traditional reading practice (main idea, details, and inference) including online self-checking vocabulary and comprehension quizzes Reading / Speaking Comprehension Dialogues (B, I, T) These reading comprehension / dialogues provide an opportunity for both reading and speaking practice. Each dialogue is also followed by a multiple choice quiz for comprehension practice. Each dialogue is listed under the appropriate level with a short introduction regarding target areas for speaking practice. 5 Minute English (B, I, T) Reading, vocabulary, and grammar activities including passages with online self-checking quizzes Graphic Organizers (B, I, T) Graphic organizer tools that actively engage the student to put ideas and notes in order Helper: Graphic Organizers (B, I, T) Library of graphic organizers available in the following categories: general, sorting, graphs and charts, sequencing, storytelling, miscellaneous, KWL and KWHL ESL Reading Rubric (B, I, T) Rubric table divided into reading level capabilities to assist the teacher in modifying lessons and assessments ESL Learning Centre: Classic English Readings (B, I, T) Short famous texts in English from classic sources including: poetry, Declaration of Independence, Shakespeare
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