Course: Persuasive Writing - MS ELA

Research the Topics

The Persuasive Topics Forum contains the topic scenarios as well as links to web resources with information about each topic. Some of the web resources are NOT valid and reliable. Be sure to evaluate the information before deciding to use it.

Read the resources to locate information that can be used as arguments and supporting evidence for the position you were assigned to research for your group's topic. Take notes on the information and use it when you are writing your forum posts.

Students supporting the position will need to post a thesis statement for their position and then use the "Reply" feature of the forum to post the supporting arguments and evidence from the resources. Be sure to tell which resource you are referring to in your post. Students opposing the position will do the same.

The information in these posts will be available to assist you in writing your essays.