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  • 1st Grade - Seasons Project
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  • 7th Grade: Preparing for a Debate
  • 7th Grade: Controversial Issues - Argument Essay
  • 7th Grade: Murder mystery! 
  • 7th Grade: Mission: US
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  • 8th Grade - What's Your Origin Story?
  • 8th Grade: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
  • 8th Grade: History through Primary Sources


7th Grade: Controversial Issues - Argument Essay

This project was designed to engage students by encouraging them to support their positions on controversial issues. Students each chose an issue, researched the issue using both self-selected and teacher-selected resources, and wrote an argument essay defending their positions. 
Library Unit Plan:
controversial_issues_unit_plan.pdf
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Sample Lesson with PowerPoint:
controversial_issues_lesson.pdf
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controversial_issues_ppt.pdf
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Student Work Sample:
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