Argument Paper - Topic Selection

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will be able to introduce claims, acknowledge and distinguish the claims from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will be able to support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach
5. Students will be able to conduct short research projects to answer a question
6. Students will be able to gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to compose an essay incorporating a thesis statement, transitions, and supporting evidence/details.
2. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• I can use several sources to answer a question.
• I can find information from digital sources.
• I can cite sources.
• I can paraphrase information.

IPI: Level 4
Bloom's: Level 2

Task List:

1. Students will be given their topic choices. Students will be required to make a select a topic from the list given. Note: Students will only be allowed to repeat the same topic and position as another student in the same class with teacher approval. 
2. Teacher will review the daily calendar with students and review why the schedule cannot shift. Note: There will not be an opportunity for students to turn this paper in late due to the tight schedule between now and Christmas break!
3. Students may begin researching their chosen/assigned topics. Students will receive a handout to record their sources.

Resources:

• Class Calendar
• Source Sheet
• Argument Paper Topics

Rubric:

• Argumentative Essay -Student Version