Guiding Question: How could this information be used to strengthen the argument that balloons SHOULD be banned?
Should Balloons Be Banned?
Two writers face off in the debate over whether balloons should be banned. Who makes the best argument?
From the March 2017 Issue
Learning Objective: to analyze and evaluate two opposing argument essays
Complexity Factors
Lexile: 890L (combined)
Featured Skill:
Argument Writing,
Other Key Skills: central ideas and details
Topic:
Science,
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Dig Deeper With These Texts
Additional Text for “Yes”
Additional Texts for “No”
- “The National Balloon Council: Smart Balloon Practices”
- “This Party’s Blowin’ Up! Why do we celebrate with balloons?”
Guiding Question: How could this information be used to strengthen the argument that balloons SHOULD NOT be banned?
Step-by-Step Lesson Plan
Close Reading, Critical Thinking, Skill Building
1. PREPARING TO READ
2. READING AND TEXT MARKING
3. DISCUSS
4. DEBATE
5. WRITING
Text-to-Speech