1. Be Political/Be Aware
Fridays, beginning September 23 (excluding test days)
Current event or Observation (Good time to explore your persuasive essay topic)
Article(s); News clip(s); Speech; Personal Observation
Present the information and build your Argument
State the issue. (Provide Basic Background Information IF NEEDED)
Identify your stand on the issue.
Present and Refute the counter argument.
Re-enforce your stand.
Presentation and Class Discussion
Create power point slides to supplement your ideas.
End with a thought-provoking question, leading to class discussion (More questions might be needed.)
Independent or with a partner
Total time: Plan for fifteen minutes