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Issues in America

Issues in America. Introduction to Call to Action. The state of america …. America is not the greatest country in the world anymore ...

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Issues in America

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  1. Issues in America Introduction to Call to Action

  2. The state of america… • America is not the greatest country in the world anymore... • In your Writer’s Notebook write a reaction to this clip. Do you agree or disagree? Is America the greatest country in the world? Be sure to support your answer. • Share your answer with your neighbor and together brainstorm a list of issues facing America right now. • Write one issue on the board – do not repeat what another student already wrote. • Use this group list to add to your own list in your Composition Notebook

  3. Skills you will learn from This unit that will apply outside of English iii… • We will research. • How to research • Credible vs. Questionable Sources • How to cite sources in writing • We will write persuasively about a topic. • How to create argument/be persuasive • How to incorporate research • How to write a call to action • How to write to a politician • We will write our call to action as an email/letter. • How to write an email/letter professionally

  4. Upcoming Assignment… • Write a call to action/persuasive email to Greg Abbott or Wendy Davis about a thoroughly researched topic relevant to the economic and political situation in Texas. • Tonight: • You will be looking for a topic. You will not take a position on your topic or choose your politician until you have made yourself an expert on your topic. Focus on issues that are not emotionally charged (i.e. avoid things like abortion). • It is suggested you read some information on your topic so you know what you’re choosing before you bring me your list of three. • Why we need to be informed before we speek...

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