Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentatitive Writing

It's no secret that children are full of opinions, but choosing one to write about can be difficult. Walk young writers through the process of brainstorming, narrowing down, and choosing a topic in the first lesson of this series on argumentative writing. Consider pausing the video after each of the three steps to allow the class to follow a along. Prior to this lesson, be sure the class is clear on the distinction between fact and opinion; a concept that is at the foundation of persuasive writing.