High School Curriculum Explorer · Grades 9–12

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English 10

Suggested grade 10 · Unit 3: Composing and Discussing

Develop a Fair Counterclaim

Write an argument that answers an alternative fairly rather than weakening it.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Develop a Fair Counterclaim
Preview lesson: Develop a Fair Counterclaim

Goal: Develop a claim and counterclaim with evidence and identify a limitation of each.

Before this: State a precise claim and support it with evidence.

Try together: Together revise “Only lazy students want shorter sessions” into a fair access-based counterclaim.

Subject-content contributionW.9-10.1.bGrades 9–10
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English 10

Suggested grade 10 · Unit 3: Composing and Discussing

Use Discussion to Qualify a View

Compare priorities in a decision while preserving disagreement honestly.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Use Discussion to Qualify a View
Preview lesson: Use Discussion to Qualify a View

Goal: Summarize agreement and disagreement after a prepared conversation and justify a qualified conclusion.

Before this: Prepare evidence notes and summarize another person’s position accurately.

Try together: Practice paraphrasing “I need enough uninterrupted time” without turning it into “You do not care about other groups.”

Subject-content contributionSL.9-10.1.dGrades 9–10
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