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Focus on writing argument essays with your high schoolers. The lesson suggested here focuses on The Jungle, by Sinclair Lewis; however, the idea could be adapted for other texts. Check out the quick quiz provided at the end of the resource and give it to find out how well your learners understand argument writing. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Persuasive Writing, persuasion, persuasive arguments, the jungle, upton sinclair, argumentative writing

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argument essay, argumentative writing, Persuasive Writing, persuasion, the jungle, sinclair lewis, english language arts
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Writing
Year
2013
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Common Core

W.11-12.1.a

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