Argument Writing Activity - Banned and Challenged Books - Writing a Rationale
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These lessons and activities make teaching argumentative writing and rhetorical analysis easy! Use argument writing bell ringers, an argument research essay unit, rhetorical appeals task cards, research activities, paired texts, graphic organizers, and a rhetorical appeals trashketball game to diffePrice $31.49Original Price $62.14Save $30.65
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In this engaging lesson, students use argumentative writing to provide a rationale for the study of banned or challenged books. Students participate in a short research activity to discover the charges against the books, then use a note catcher graphic organizer to help them identify text examples that demonstrate the educational value of their books. They annotate for life lessons, character connections, pathways to understanding, and real-world relationships. After gathering their text evidence, students are guided through the writing process with a series of handouts, eventually completing an argumentative essay. This resource also includes a fun bookmark extension activity.
The following handouts are included in the 15-page file:
-teacher instructions
-anticipation guide
-graphic organizers
-writing prompt
-peer review handout
-proofreading handout
-rubric
-bookmarks
This can be used as a culminating activity at the end of a novel study or as a stand-alone lesson for Banned Books Week.
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