Original PromptLesson 8
In this lesson, students will use their completed evidence tools to write an opinion SPO on whether or not the Lewis and Clark expedition would have been as successful without York and Sacagewea. This will act as the section diagnostic.
Lesson Look Fors
Can students describe the contributions of either York or Sacagawea to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Can students develop and clearly communicate an opinion for an argument that represents valid, evidence-based analysis?
Activities
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This learning resource focuses on the historical figures York and Sacagawea, who played significant roles in the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students are tasked with writing an evidence-based opinion paragraph assessing the contributions of these expedition heroes using a Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) format. The resource includes prompts for students to practice sentence types related to the figures, outlines to help structure their writing, and a peer revision checklist to facilitate feedback and improvement. Additionally, it encourages students to reflect on their writing process based on peer responses.