The Gift of Argumentative Writing Day 1 - Reading

The Gift of Argumentative writing

​Entrance Question: What gift-giving occasions can you think of in your life?

Learning Goals:
​read nonfiction passages closely.

analyze the idea and identify the supporting evidence.

evaluate the author’s claims (arguments).

determine the author’s point-of-view by evaluating the diction and tone.

summarize the text.

Open Ended

What gift-giving occasions can you think of in your life?

There are many gift-giving events celebrated around the world. Here are some examples:

Valentine’s Day – February 14th
Graduation

Easter
Losing a tooth

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

Rosh Hashanah 

Eid

Diwali

Kwanzaa

Ping An Ye in China

Christmas 

Hogmanay

Birthdays

Anniversaries

Just because!

Did you know...

•  76%  of  Americans  think  it  is  acceptable  to  regift  (as  of  Dec.  2014) 

•  42%  of  Americans  admitted  to  regifting  in  2013

In today's reading, you will see two perspectives on regifting. Your job is to read each article like a detective, looking for facts and evidence as you read.

Multiple Choice

What is article one trying to tell you as a reader?

• It is ok to regift.

• Regifting is wrong.

• The history of regifting around the world

• How to regift a present

Article One - Yes! It is Okay to Regift

Multiple Select

Why does the author of article one think it is ok to regift? Select all that apply.

• Regifting saves money.

• Regifting is good for the environment.

• Regifting goes against tradition.

• Regifting makes sure people get things they like.

Article

Multiple Choice

What is the article trying to tell you as a reader?

• Regifting is a deeply complicated issue that may be personal to an individual.

• Regifting is good.

• 
  How to tell if someone regifted something you gave them.

• 
  Regifting is wrong.

Multiple Select

Why does the author think it is wrong to regift?

• 
  It is bad etiquette.

• 
  It does not help the environment.

• 
  It is an example of recycling.

• 
  It is expensive.

Poll

Reflection question: Did these articles change your opinions on gift-giving at all?

• 
  Yes, I now think it's ok to regift!

• No, regifting is still wrong.

• Yes, I now think it's wrong to regift and I didn't before!

• 
  No, I always thought it was okay to regift.

• 
  Giving gifts isn't something I do, so this question doesn't apply to me.