Lesson 1: So You Think You Can Argue
Lesson Plan
Prepare students for persuasive writing by introducing them to the concept of making an argument. Students discover there’s a difference between “arguing” and…
Overview
Prepare students for persuasive writing by introducing them to the concept of making an argument. Students discover there’s a difference between “arguing” and making an argument in support of a position, and that making an argument is a learned skill that doesn’t depend on how you feel about an issue.
Grade Levels
- 6-8
Learning Objectives
- Define argument, counterargument, and supporting argument
- Identify supporting arguments for a main argument
- Distinguish between types of arguments
- Discuss hypothetical situations where persuasive writing skills are useful