1. Routine Argument Writing Sample invitations to practice key moves that argument writers make Jean Wolph Louisville Writing Project Director Kentucky Writing Project Director

2. (1) Watch this video about HOMELESSNESS. Who is homeless in Louisville? (http://louhomeless.org/?p=2973) (2) Think and Write: What is the argument the Coalition is making? What does it mean to take a stand? © 2014 Coalition for the Homeless is a 501(c)3 Organization 1300 S 4th St. #250‎ Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 636-9550

3. (1) Let’s watch again. Who is homeless in Louisville? (http://louhomeless.org/?p=2973) (2) Think and Write: In the final scene, we see signs that citizens have made: “I will take a stand by _________.” Fill in your own “sign.” What would you be willing to do to end homelessness in our community?

4. (1) Let’s watch again. Jot down statistics and facts about homelessness here. Who is homeless in Louisville? (http://louhomeless.org/?p=2973) (2) Think and Write: How could you turn “I will take a stand by _________” into a claim for an argument of policy? [Who] should do [what] because [why]

5. KQED DO NOWDO NOW http://ww2.kqed.org/education/2015/12/15/would-you-buy-a-genetically-modified-pet / (2) WRITE Featured Media Resource: [VIDEO]: GMO Pets? (KQED QUEST) “What are the most important ethical considerations for you? What kind of regulations, if any, should be in place?” —KQED Do NowGMO Pets? (1) WATCH

6. We’ll watch one of the videos each day. Write: What evidence seems compelling? What are you thinking about this issue now? For more resources on the teacher tenure issue, see http://teachertenure.procon.org/ http://teachertenure.procon.org/ ProCon.org Should Teachers Get Tenure?

7. Challenge: Create a Bank of Routine Argument Writing Invitations KQED Do Now Public Media resources http://ww2.kqed.org/education/category/do-now/ http://ww2.kqed.org/education/category/do-now/ ProCon.org resources Other sources of engaging visual texts

8. Let’s use a common format: Issue should be identified. Attribution should be prominent. Two-part invitation: (1) Watch (2) Write (use animation to “fly in”) Screenshot of visual text Link to online text.