Unit 5: Argument |
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Argument Graphic Organizer
Using Narrative to Strengthen Your Argument
Narrative Student Example (first-person)
Narrative Student Example (outside source)
Should middle and high schools start later in the morning?
Later School Start Times Articles:
https://teachingargumentwritingjan14.wikispaces.com/
Assignments:
1. Read as many of the articles on this page as possible. Try to read different positions (pro and con) on this issue. Summarize three (3) of the articles. Write one paragraph for each summary. Remember the paraphrasing, citing, and quotation skills we worked on last week in the "Plagiarism & You" packet. Summaries are due in class (printed) on Tuesday, May 19th.
2. Post several pieces of evidence and reasoning on the Padlet wall. Use specific evidence from the articles above--facts, statistics, and quotations from authorities on the subject.
Padlet A Mod
Padlet D Mod
Argument Graphic Organizer
Using Narrative to Strengthen Your Argument
Narrative Student Example (first-person)
Narrative Student Example (outside source)
Should middle and high schools start later in the morning?
Later School Start Times Articles:
https://teachingargumentwritingjan14.wikispaces.com/
Assignments:
1. Read as many of the articles on this page as possible. Try to read different positions (pro and con) on this issue. Summarize three (3) of the articles. Write one paragraph for each summary. Remember the paraphrasing, citing, and quotation skills we worked on last week in the "Plagiarism & You" packet. Summaries are due in class (printed) on Tuesday, May 19th.
2. Post several pieces of evidence and reasoning on the Padlet wall. Use specific evidence from the articles above--facts, statistics, and quotations from authorities on the subject.
Padlet A Mod
Padlet D Mod