For further reading on the theory and practice behind this unit, we recommend these texts:
Hillocks, George. Teaching Argument Writing in Grades 6-12: Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence and Clear Reasoning. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2011. Print.
~ Chapter Three: "Solving Problems Kids Care About: Writing Simple Arguments of Policy"
Lazere, Donald. Reading and Writing for Civic Literacy: The Critical Citizen's Guide to Argumentative Rhetoric. Boulder: Paradigm, 2009. Print.
~ Chapter Two: "What is an Argument? What is a Good Argument?"
~ Chapter Six: "From Cocksure Ignorance to Thoughtful Uncertainty: Viewpoint, Bias, and Fairness"