Today students were introduced to the project for this unit.  They will be writing an argumentative essay (following the state standards for 9th graders).  Students can choose to argue that the Industrial Revolution was either a positive, or a negative phenomenon. Or, because it is an election year, they can choose to argue for or against one of the Oregon ballot measures.

After deciding on a topic students completed the Pre-Essay Worksheet.

Homework: Essay Rough Drafts