US History

November 19, 2015

 

Content Objective:

Students will demonstrate evaluation of Prohibition by completing a micro-argument.

Language Objective:

Students will read and record evidence based response in a micro-argument about Prohibition using the question, “Was Prohibition beneficial to American society in 1920?”

 

Bellwork:

 Were there any benefits to Prohibition? Explain.

 

Micro-argument:

“Was Prohibition beneficial to American society in 1920?”

 

Claim

Reason 1

Evidence 1

Explanation 1

Reason 2

Evidence 2

Explanation 2

Conclusion