Learning Targets
- Write the introduction and conclusion of your argument.
- Create a Campaign Poster for your issue by using the information from your introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Directions
1. First you will need to take out a sheet of paper. You will use this paper to write the draft of your argument.
2. Use the following mini lesson below to help you create the introduction and conclusion of your argument.
3. Begin by reading about what introductions contain. Then use the the questions to create your introduction paragraph.
4. Finally, read about what conclusions contain and use the statements to create your conclusion paragraph.
Introduction & Conclusion Mini-lesson
An introduction contains the following:
A conclusion contains the following: • A summary of the most important reason for the argument • A call to action restating what you want the reader to believe or do It is important to end an argument in a convincing way. You might conclude your argument by summarizing your most important reason. However, an especially effective conclusion is a call to action in which you state for the last time what the reader should believe or do. It is also interesting and effective to revisit the idea in your hook at some point in your conclusion. Retrieved from Springboard. |
Conclusion Statements
Reword/Restate your thesis statement State why this issue matters Present a call to action |
Campaign Poster
Directions:
1. Now that you have seen an example of a campaign poster, you will create a campaign poster that includes your engaging hook, thesis statement, and your call to action.
2. Now you will use Adobe Spark to create your campaign poster. Please see the Campaign Poster Rubric Checklist below.
3. Once you have completed your campaign poster, use the Campaign Poster Rubric Checklist to self-assess your finished product.
1. Now that you have seen an example of a campaign poster, you will create a campaign poster that includes your engaging hook, thesis statement, and your call to action.
2. Now you will use Adobe Spark to create your campaign poster. Please see the Campaign Poster Rubric Checklist below.
3. Once you have completed your campaign poster, use the Campaign Poster Rubric Checklist to self-assess your finished product.
References: Collegeboard Springboard