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Grade 4 | C4 | Module 3
Understanding Others and Rebuttal
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Day 1
Gather + Reveal
Today we will hear another viewpoint fairly, reveal the U and R moves, and model a respectful evidence-based response.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Taught a partner how Argument and Thinking hold evidence together.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Wealth of Mansa Musa" / "Four Regions, One Big Adventure"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, highlighter
QUICK THINK
Why is it important to understand the other side before you argue against it?
Foundational
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Day 2
Attempt
Today we will practice choosing a fair viewpoint and building a rebuttal with one piece of text evidence.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Learned the U and R moves and modeled a respectful response.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Wealth of Mansa Musa" / "Four Regions, One Big Adventure"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, colored pencils
QUICK THINK
What is the difference between understanding a viewpoint and agreeing with it?
Emergent
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Day 3
Discuss + Use
Today we will explain why fair understanding strengthens an argument, then write a claim, U viewpoint, and evidence-based R rebuttal.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Chose a fair viewpoint and built a rebuttal with text evidence.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Wealth of Mansa Musa" / "Four Regions, One Big Adventure"
GET READY
Passage, pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
How does including the other side make your own argument stronger?
Visible
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Thesis (central idea)
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Day 4
Award + Target
Today we will recognize accurate representation and respectful response, then revise vague U/R language.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Wrote an independent claim, U viewpoint, and evidence-based R rebuttal.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
"The Wealth of Mansa Musa" / "Four Regions, One Big Adventure"
GET READY
Pencil, workbook
QUICK THINK
What makes a rebuttal respectful instead of dismissive?
Independent
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Day 5
Educate + Explain
Today we will teach a partner why Understanding Others comes before Rebuttal, then transfer to a fresh U/R response.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED
Recognized respectful representation and revised vague U/R language.
TODAY'S PASSAGE(S)
Transfer passage
GET READY
Pencil, workbook, exit ticket
QUICK THINK
If someone disagreed with your claim, what would you want them to say first?
Reflective
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