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Students will research both sides of a controversial topic and create a pamphlet arguing in favor of a particular perspective based on their research.

Objective

Research a controversial topic, examining both sides of an issue. Create a pamphlet presenting your perspective, using your research to enhance your argument/claims.

You will use Canva as a tool to create the pamphlet.

Project Requirements

  • Include background information to provide context and demonstrate your understanding.

  • Provide a clear stance on your topic. Ex: Uniforms will make public schools better.

  • Two solid reasons, with supporting evidence from a credible source, to support your argument.

  • Present the opposing viewpoint, and then explain why that viewpoint is not valid and turn the argument back to support your original stance.  Use evidence from a credible source to support your argument. Ex. Even though uniforms first appear to limit choice, they actually encourage students’ personal growth and focus on common interests rather than who is wearing what.

  • Design your pamphlet to effectively present your work.  Consider your use of color, images, and font.

  • Your Works Cited/Bibliography will be a separate, required assessment and should include at least four (4) credible sources.  Noodletools will be used to create this document.

Opposing Viewpoints

   

Canva

         

Rubric

  Superior Proficient Developing Foundational
Content                                                 You have effectively taken a stance with your chosen topic. You have provided two (2) pieces of evidence.                                                                           
Opposing Point of View   You have effectively included the opposing point of view. You have included two (2) pieces of evidence.    
Presentation   Pamphlet is effective in delivering the content based on your design choices.    
Conventions   There are noticeable errors in spelling, mechanics, or grammar, that do not interfere with understanding.    

Standards

  • W.7.1. Write arguments (e.g., essays, letters to the editor, advocacy speeches) to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
    • a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically in paragraphs and sections.
    • b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
    • c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
    • d. Establish and maintain a style appropriate to audience and purpose (e.g., formal for academic writing).
    • e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
       
  • W.7.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
     
  • W7.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. 
     
  • W.7.8. When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation

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Mrs. Roy


Roy - B Block - Controversial Topic - Final
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Mr.  Verrochi


Verrochi - B Block - Controversial Topic
Verrochi - C Block - Controversial Topic
Verrochi - D Block - Controversial Topic
Verrochi - E Block - Controversial Topic