Guiding Question: How could this information be used to strengthen the argument that gum SHOULD be allowed in school?
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Should Gum Be Allowed in School?
Should students be allowed to chew gum in school? A student and a principal face off in the debate. Who makes the better argument?
From the May 2017 Issue
Learning Objective: to analyze and evaluate two opposing argument essays
Complexity Factors
Lexile: 1160L (combined)
Featured Skills:
Argument Writing,
Other Key Skills: supporting an argument, central ideas and details
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Guiding Question: How could this information be used to strengthen the argument that gum SHOULD NOT be allowed in school?
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