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Learning Targets:
1) I can write a paragraph explaining the debate over “The Iroquois Influence Theory” using details from my research.
2) I can give helpful feedback to my peers.
“The Iroquois Influence Theory” is hotly debated by historians. After reading an article outlining these opposing perspectives, you will
write a paragraph explaining the “Iroquois Influence Theory” and the arguments for and against it. Consider your audience future teachers
of New York history. Use details from your research to support your explanation.
Peer Critique Protocol
Be Kind: Always treat others with dignity and respect. This means we never use words that are hurtful, including sarcasm.
Be Specific: Focus on particular strengths and weaknesses, rather than making general comments like “It’s good” or “I like it.” Provide
insight into why it is good or what, specifically, you like about it.
Be Helpful: The goal is to positively contribute to the individual or the group, not to simply be heard. Echoing the thoughts of others or
cleverly pointing out irrelevant details wastes time.
Participate: Peer critique is a process to support each other, and your feedback is valued!
Based on your critique list one revision you would make to your paragraph above:
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