Reader Idea: Helping Students Discover and Write About the Issues That Matter to Them
Students initially focus on writing a strong, convincing argument using at least one New York Times source and one other source for support. They know that they’ll ultimately need to write a counterargument and rebuttal, a call to action, and a compelling title, but I teach strategies for each of these elements as mini lessons…
What Issues in the 2020 Presidential Race Are Most Important to You?
Millennials and Gen Z lean left, and they largely oppose Mr. Trump: His approval rating in a Gallup poll this month was 36 percent among 18- to 34-year-olds, compared with 44 percent over all.But many of them also oppose what they see as an outdated Democratic establishment. And they don’t necessarily think replacing Mr. Trump…
Forum 3 | What Issues Matter Most to You? Why?
What are the local, national and global problems, small or large, that you most want political leaders to address?
