Intro to Research & Argument Writing

Provide evidence for the following statements:

Reading The Hunger Games is diverting for teens.

Reading The Hunger Games is perilous for teens.

Simulated violence consists of acts of violence

that are not real.

Where do we see simulated violence in our daily lives?

Simulated violence saturates our forms of

entertainment.

Making violence more visual can also spread awareness.

This year’s research topic: Your position

on simulated violence in today’s entertainment

Your First Source: “High Jinks: Shoot-Out”

➔ Read the article.➔ Using two different colors, highlight

evidence that shows…◆ This game is diverting (+)◆ This game is perilous (-)

Exit Slip: At this point, what is your position and why?

2 Options for Positions: Simulated violence is diverting for teens.Simulated violence is perilous for teens.