Lookin' for Evidence
One lesson in a series of lessons that lead students through effective arguments and good persuasive writing. Uses an engaging topic for students. This lesson is one in a series of lessons about persuasion. Engaging topic, excellent resources for classroom use, and ties to civics or social studies topics. In order to build arguments for their essays, students examine evidence about whether band t-shirts were disruptive at Ben’s school. Students think critically to filter out evidence for and against each position.
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