Using an article from The New York Times, students answer discussion questions about gun control. They are divided into four groups to research different standpoints on gun control, including the Executive Office, Congress, Gun Control Opponents, and Gun Control Advocates. 

Concepts

Persuasive Writing, persuasion, persuasive arguments, gun control, guns, current events

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Additional Tags

current events, current issues, gun control, nra, Persuasive Writing, school shootings, million mom march, english language arts

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Classroom Considerations

• Resource is dated with references to the Bush Administration
  

Pros

• A good way to discuss current issues, particularly gun control
• Extension activities are included
  

Cons

• None