Your PBAT requirement for Social Studies is an "argumentative essay."
7-10 page paper
Introduction with Thesis Statement
Historical Background (context)
3 Main Reasons to prove your argument
At least 1 piece of Evidence from each article to prove your reasoning is correct
Counter-argument with evidence
Rebuttal with evidence
Conclusion
Bibliography (works cited)
Read between 4-6 resources (articles)
Definition ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY: This is a type of research paper that asks the writer to form an opinion on a yes or no question and then back up their opinion with evidence from research. Both sides of the argument are presented (argument/counter-argument) but the writer has used their evidence to prove their point, hence they do not just have an opinion but they know they are correct.
Definition BIG DEBATABLE QUESTION: a question connected to society that has a yes or no answer.
Do police respond equally to all people in American society?
Is the United States government doing enough to counter climate change?
Is the climate crisis experience the same for all people who live in the United States?
In order to fight climate change, NYC should ______________________________.
Do immigrants help or hurt American society?
This is the biggest problem in NYC right now and I believe we need to: ________________________.
Affordable Housing
Climate Change
Police Reform
Crime
Poverty and Racial Inequality
Segregated Education
What is an Argumentative Essay? (website)
Outlining my essay (make a copy of this document if you don't have it)
HERO graphic organizer (make a copy of this document if you don't have it)
Using Evidence in a paragraph (document to read for example)
Bibliography format (references/works cited examples explained)