12.3 Argument Task--Expectations
12.3 ARGUMENT: An argument about the value and relevance of a text for
high school students
(recommended to be centrally reported during quarter 3)
BACKGROUND: Throughout this course and all of your school years, you have read a wide variety of
text. For this assignment, you will craft an argument about the value of a text for high school students.
PREPARATION: You should consider what makes a text valuable, not only to you, but to your peer
group as well. While not specifically a research task, you may want to investigate a specific text's use
and reception in other school systems, as well as the given rationale for selecting certain works.
STEPS FOR SUCCESS:This task requires students to develop a substantial piece of writing that goes
through all stages of the writing process.
1. Write a multi-paragraph essay, likely including four or more substantive paragraphs
2. Explore what makes a text valuable or relevant to high school students
3. Use pertinent details from the text, either by direct quotation or paraphrase
4. Address a counterclaim that is refuted at some point during the argument
5. Demonstrate the qualities outlined in the Analytic Writing Rubric for Argument and Analysis
6. Upload your final argument to the graded activities panel.