Argumentative Essay
Unit Plan
Big Picture
October: Short Story
February: Informative Essay
- Short story introduction techniques can be utilized in essay attention grabbers
- Public speaking strategies to maintain interest (such as dramatic tone) can be translated into a written format to create a sense of urgency in an argumentative essay
- The claim statement, use of evidence, and rebuttal found in a debate mirrors the structure of an argumentative essay
February: Informative Essay