Are your students writing an argumentative paper? The Reasoning Tree activity is a great way to give visual value to the concept of building a line of reasoning. In this case, we're growing an argument, and the visual images will remain in the minds of your writers all year! An excellent 'check-yo-self' activity for young writers!
2. JILL PAVICH, CREATOR OF THE GLOBAL PEN
MRS. PAVICHâS GLOBAL WRITING BLOCK
STUDENTS 2015-2016
TEACHER FEATURE:
BETH RUBINâS TREE OF REASONING STRATEGY
CREDITS:
Updated: July 2016
15. GROW YOUR OWNâŠLINE OF REASONING!
ROOTS = Context
TRUNK= CLAIM(S)
BRANCHES= Subclaims
LEAVES= Evidence
SUNSHINE ON TOP OF TREE=
Conclusions/Solutions
19. REASONING TREE REFLECTION
ĂŒïŒâŻ Are there any breaks in your line of
reasoning?
ĂŒïŒâŻ Is your argument âfullâ?
ĂŒïŒâŻ Could you add additional evidence to
support/corroborate your sub-claim
and to reinforce the overall
argument?