1) TEKS- 110.

18 11A
Students analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about whether facts in an
argument support or are against an issues
OBJECTIVES: students will use their knowledge of everyday debates to understand
persuasion
2) Big understanding: comprehension of persuasion
3) Assessment evidence: write a paragraph of 3-4 sentences to persuade an
audience towards something youre for or against
4) Opening Hook: Ask students to explain a recent debate they had with a friend
to try to convince them of something
5) Instructional strategies/ activities: Read an argumentative essay, have each
student debate with their group to try to persuade for or against an issue
6) Materials/resources
Copies of rap music essay
Internet to look up quotes and statistics
7) Grouping patterns: groups of 4
8) Ending summary/reflection: Ask students to share what they feel was the
most important tool for them to become better at persuading people towards
a topic