In the first lesson in a two-part series, high schoolers pick a social issue important to them and examine an article about the topic, the arguments and evidence used to support the writer's stance, and craft two counter-arguments to the writer's claim. They then create a visual that represents the central argument and evidence.

Concepts

argumentative writing, arguments, persuasive arguments, evidence, supporting evidence, textual evidence, evaluating claims, counterarguments, Writing

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to introduce the lesson
• Keep all materials related to the lesson in the course notebook

Classroom Considerations

• The first lesson in a two-part series
• Requires access to devices with internet and projection capability, individual copies of the "Argument Essay Notes" handout, poster boards for each pair of participants, post-it notes, and art supplies
• A link is provided to the "Sticky Bars" strategy for those unfamiliar with the process

Pros

• Teacher notes offer suggestions for how to approach the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.2 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.2