Introduction
Introduction to Argument Writing
Task
There are 5 steps in this web-quest. You will find the instructions on the next page. Do each step in order. Answer the questions on your worksheet in complete sentences.
Process
STEP 1:
Google the following words: debatable claim, evidence, commentary, and counterclaim. Write their definitions on your worksheet.
STEP 2:
Click the link below to watch the video. Answer the questions on your worksheet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vY7HjZ-VMs
STEP 3:
Click the link below to watch the video. Answer the questions on your worksheet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQlhrrqTQmU
STEP 4:
Click on the link below. Read through the Pros and Cons of Social Networking. Use the website to answer the questions on your worksheet
http://socialnetworking.procon.org/
STEP 5:
Click on the link below. Read through the different Argumentative Prompts. Use the website to answer the questions on your worksheet.
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/04/200-prompts-for-argumentative-writing/?_r=0
Conclusion
When you finish, you may play games and listen to music. (Unless Ms. Brokaw says otherwise!)
Ms. Brokaw will collect your papers at the end of the hour. Please do no distract any students who are still working.