Arguing for the Sake of WINNING!

This lesson is based on teaching 6th graders the art of assertively communicating in argumentative writing. They will use the topic of "Banning Cell Phones in Schools" to practice identifying a topic, exploring the PROS and CONS of the topic, identifying arguments and then supporting those arguments with details and evidence. They will write in the form of an argumentative letter and the culminating activity will be a presentation to the principal of their school, who is considering banning cell phones in the school.

Resource ID#: 50958 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard

Instructional Time: 6 Hour(s)

Keywords: argument, persuade, pros, cons, support, evidence

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Assessment, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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