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Claim / Support / Question
Grade level: All levels
Objectives:
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A reasoning routine
CLAIM / SUPPORT / QUESTION
PURPOSE:
Make a claim about the artwork or topic
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To
help
learners
develop
1. Claim: An explanation or interpretation of some aspect of
thoughtful interpretations of an
the artwork or topic.
artwork
2. Identify support for your claim
or
topic
by
encouraging them to reason
with evidence
Support: Things you see, feel, and know that support your
claim.
3. Ask a question related to your claim
Question: What's left hanging? What isn't explained? What
new reasons does your claim raise?
Tips:
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Use Claim / Support / Question: with works of art and with topics in the curriculum that invite
explanation or are open to interpretation.
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Model the routine for the whole class, and then work in small groups or individually.
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Ask learners to discuss what new thoughts they have about the artwork or topic.
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Habits of mind: Wonder, connect, reason with evidence