Real World Rhetoric #4 Daylight Saving Time Debate, Argument & Critical Thinking

What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine two essays (one in favor of Daylight Saving Time and one in favor of Standard Time), think about the debate tools used by each writer, and determine which writer is ultimately more effective in swaying the reader.

This 10-page download includes:

• A full-text copy of two public domain argument essays discussing the debate to end Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.

• A paper-saving handout of nine short answer questions

• A Google Drive version of the essays and questions for students to complete online

• A detailed answer key to make grading easier and help the teacher lead a discussion of the answers

These materials were designed to help students begin the process of preparation for the analysis of argument prompts featured in the AP English Language and Composition exam and the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts essay. Deconstructing an argument is also an excellent life skill for all learners.

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