The Great Thanksgiving Debate: Persuasive Writing Activity
Students debate whether turkey should remain the main Thanksgiving dish while developing claims, gathering evidence, explaining reasoning, and addressing counterarguments.
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Students debate whether turkey should remain the main Thanksgiving dish while developing claims, gathering evidence, explaining reasoning, and addressing counterarguments.
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