Persuasive Writing: Yeah, but...

SOL 1G, H

Objective: The student will develop the social studies skills responsible citizenship requires, including the ability to formulate an informed, carefully reasoned position on a community issue; and select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate.

Students will be able to:

-Formulate counterarguments based on fact, not opinion.

-Use counterarguments to strengthen and build your t-shirt arguments.

Homework: Junior Scholastic Heads Up "Mapping the Brain Article," and worksheet "Can You Think Like a Neuroscientist?"

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Class Time Line:

1. Journal: Review the Big 3

2. CNN Student News and Planners

2. The Other Sides Evidence

3. Finish the Sentence

4. Ribbon Counterarguments

5. T-Shirt Counterarguments

Big Take Aways: