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Today’s S4
1. Sharing thesis statements and research.
2. Define ‘counterargument’ and brainstorm ideas
Objectives: 3. Build effective counterarguments sentences.

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Does it clearly show what the essay will discuss?
Share your research. Are the sources ‘reputable’?

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2. Organize your body paragraphs.

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Task 2: Discussing Counterarguments.
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Sharing thesis statements and research.
Task 3: Review with your facilitator. Objectives:
‘counterargument’ and brainstorm ideas
3. Build effective counterarguments sentences.
3. Brainstorm ideas with your group members.

Homework Recap: Share your ideas My View Opposing View

1. Discuss your homework with your group
2. Share your thesis statements.
Does it clearly show what the essay will discuss?

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toyour research. Are the sources ‘reputable’?
watch a video on how to write a
counterargument paragraph.

Task 1: Developing an outline.

1. Start organizing your body paragraphs.
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2. How can your research from homework help support your ideas?

Task 2: Discussing Counterarguments.