Discussion & Debate – Building an Argument: Level 2 develops more advanced critical thinking, discussion, and argumentation through complex contemporary issues and competing viewpoints. Students analyze readings and data, assess sources, identify bias and weaknesses in reasoning, evaluate evidence, respond to opposing positions, and construct persuasive arguments supported by clear reasoning and appropriate evidence.

What Students Do
• Analyze complex readings and data
• Assess sources and identify bias
• Evaluate evidence and reasoning
• Respond to opposing positions
• Construct persuasive arguments