SUBJECT
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UNIT OBJECTIVE: By the end of the unit, students will be able to choose sides in an argument, write an essay using the writing process, and complete research using credible sources.
SKILLS: Examine both sides of an argument. Select a clear supportable position. Cite evidence to support the claim. Prioritize/weigh supporting evidence. Credit reliable sources.
SKILLS: Examine both sides of an argument. Select a clear supportable position. Cite evidence to support the claim. Prioritize/weigh supporting evidence. Credit reliable sources.
WRITING TOOLS
ONEBIG 6 RESEARCH METHOD
This website outlines the Big 6 and includes links to a research organizer, a handy note taking handout, and other links to handy tips and tricks. |
TWOSMART WORDS
Can't find the right words? This site is full of suggestions. It includes synonyms, transitional phrases, feelings, conjunctions, quotes, and sayings. When you are at a loss for words, this is a good place to start. |
THREEPERSUASION MAP
Complete this map to plan out your essay. Includes your thesis, claims, supporting evidence, and conclusion. |
FOURWRITING A CONCLUSION
This video will help you learn how to write your conclusion in three easy steps. |
EXAMINE BOTH SIDES
FIVEOPPOSINGVIEWS.COM
is an online media group that attempts to provide balanced coverage of important and popular issues. Owned by Render Media, the website creates original articles as well as combining from other sources. |
SIXPROCON.ORG
is a non-profit website with a mission of "Promoting critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, and primarily pro-con format." |
SEVENPOINTS OF VIEW (POV) REFERENCE CENTER
is one of the databases available through MARVEL!, Maine's Virtual Library. POV provides essays with multiple perspectives, a "database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides more than 270 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide." |
SUPPORT WITH EVIDENCE
EIGHTMIGRATION POLICY INSTITUTE
This particular link will provide you with access to frequently requested statistics on immigrants and immigration in the United States. The MPI is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. It is devoted to researching, studying, and analyzing the movement of people all around the world and the policies that manage that movement. |
NINETHE PEW RESEARCH CENTER
is a well-known research organization. Through research, polling, data collection, and analyzation, they generate reports about many different issues. They do not take sides on policy issues, but instead provide the research for society to make informed decisions. |
TENSCHOLASTIC: IMMIGRATION STORIES OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Data, graphs, charts, and information about immigration over time and regarding different regions. The site also offers an interactive tour of Ellis Island, personal stories of immigrants, and downloadable data. |