Evaluate one of the speeches you heard about a plan to erect a statue honoring the pioneers. Choose the speech you disagree with, and write a two- or three-paragraph rebuttal in the form of
a letter to the editor.
Your assignment should include the following elements:
A two- or three-paragraph letter to the editor explaining your disagreement with one of the
speeches you read
A precise claim related to the statue of the pioneers
A fair and well-developed response to a counterclaim
You should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. If you
haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now.
Ask yourself these questions as you revise:
Did I take a clear position on the issue?
Did I introduce a counterclaim that shows my understanding of my opponent's argument?
Did I respond to that argument fairly and thoroughly?
Did I consider my opponent's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases as I
developed my ideas?