O Lesson 1: Why Should School Start Later for Teens? (TedTalk) Transcript
Lesson 2: "Larks to Owls"
o Lesson 3: Lesson 3 Texts
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Step #2: Choose one text that best supports your personal opinion on the topic “Is a later school
start time better for students? "Choose one of the articles you read and complete the
‘Argument Planner' handout below. Complete the planner to outline your position, using|
specific details and claims from the text you chose in the "Evidence I can use" section. If you
are struggling, refer to this resource: What Is an Argument?
Developing a Position – "Elevator Pitch”
Use the argument planner below to help you gather your thoughts about the argument you will
present. Then plan a brief speech to your chosen audience, gaining feedback from your peers about
your chosen audience, format, and purpose.
Part 1: Argument Planner
Claim: Here is what I think. School should start later for teens because it gives us students
more sleep.