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=Today's Learning Goal:=
 * Use the Toulmin Model to construct an argument.

=Activity 1: Read About an Issue=
 * How can the US raise the status of teachers and teaching in general?
 * //Would You Want to Be a Teacher?//
 * Room for Debate

=Activity 2: Prepare Your Argument=
 * Use Toulmin's triad: CLAIM-DATA-WARRANT.

=Activity 3: Share via Fishbowl Discussions=
 * Small groups discuss:
 * Share your views
 * Challenge others' ideas by raising counterclaims.
 * Respond with rebuttal or concessions.
 * Agree and add additional data/warrant/backing.

**Activity 4: Compose Argument**
 * Select one of the contributor's responses, and write an argument that agrees, disagrees, or qualifies that author's position.
 * In your blog post, be sure to link to the article you've chosen.
 * Be sure your argument includes the essential triad: claim-data-warrant
 * Show rich THINKING and mature WRITING!
 * Add the link to your post on the assignment page.


 * Check out the rubric before you publish your post! **

**Activity 5: Independent Work/Reading Time**
 * Work on project.
 * Write your blog post (argument).
 * Read.
 * Writing Conferences.