Quiz: Complete the 3.01 What is Argumentation? quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.

Take Notes: 3.01 Guided Notes   

Additional Resource: Logical Fallacy  Reference Sheet 

Written Assessment: Select one topic/prompt choice for your argumentative essay.  Then, complete the 3.02 Get Ready to Argue assessment where you will locate two sources that support your claim, write your claim and your counterclaim, and then write your introduction. Once you have completed the 3.02 Get Ready to Argue assignment, submit your finalized work to 3.02 Get Ready to Argue in the Gradebook or Assessments area. 

Take Notes: 3.02 Guided Notes  

What to Submit: 3.02 Get Ready to Argue Assessment 

Rubric: 3.02 Get Ready to Argue Rubric 

Additional Resource: 3.02 Help

Prompt Choices : 

1. Busy or Burdened?

   • Do extracurricular sports programs generally motivate kids to study harder, or does it take time and focus away from their education?

2. Promoting Poor Choices?

   • Many people feel that kids are unhealthier than ever before, due to the high-calorie foods they consume. Is advertising to blame for America's youth consuming so much junk food?

3. Treasure or Trouble?

   • Some say technology is a blessing. Others say it is a curse. Is the widespread increased use of technology good for young children, or does it harm their development? 

4. The Writing on the Wall

   • Some would argue that graffiti is a nuisance—others would say it is an expression of art. Should graffiti artists be punished for creating art in public spaces, or should their work be protected as art?

There is no assessment submission for this lesson. However, please use the Argumentative Outline Planning Guide  to plan your argument and compose your body paragraphs. 

Take Notes: 3.03 Guided Notes 

Example: Sample Argumentative Outline  

Additional Resource: Signal Word Reference Sheet 

Additional Resource: Transitional Words and Phrases 

Written Assessment: Complete the 3.04 From Start to Finish assessment where you will write the final draft (introduction, 2 body paragraphs, and a conclusion) of your argumentative essay. Your essay should be research-based and address one of the course approved prompts. Submit your finalized work to 3.04 From Start to Finish in the Gradebook or Assessments area.

Take Notes: 3.04 Guided Notes 

What to Submit: 3.04 From Start to Finish assessment 

Rubric: 3.04 Argumentative Writing Rubric

Additional Resource:  SAMPLE 3.04 Argumentative Final Essay 

Additional Resource: Final Draft Checklist 

Additional Resource: Learn how to format in-text citations 

Additional Resource: Learn how to format Works Cited entries  

Additional Resource: You can also use citation generators such as easybib.com  or citationmachine.net  to create Works Cited entries. 

Additional Resource: Common mistakes cheat sheet 

Quiz: Complete the 3.05 Satire Savvy quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.

Take Notes: 3.05 Guided Notes

DBA: Review your understanding of the concepts you learned in this module. Look over your submitted quizzes and assessments and take note of your successes and challenges. Then, contact your teacher to schedule and complete the DBA. Please have your notes with you for the discussion.

Rubric: Discussion-Based Assessment Grading Rubric  

Study Guide: DBA Study Guide

Written Assessment: Complete the 3.07 Honors Satirical Skills assessment. You will pick a topic on which your satire will be based, write a satirical paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences about your selected topic, and answer each reflection question. Then, you will submit your assignment to the 3.07 Honors Satirical Skills in the Gradebook or Assessments area.

Take Notes: 3.07 Honors Guided Notes 

What to Submit: 3.07 Honors Satirical Skills Assessment 

Rubric: 3.07 Honors Satirical Skills Rubric