Argument Analysis: Regifting Nonfiction Pro Con Unit

What others say

"My students learn to organize their ideas AND prioritize what's important! They have opinions on this topic! We gather their reasons and vote on the class favorites before they dig into writing! Great resource before or after winter break!"

Carolyn M.

"This was a great assignment to use around the holidays. My classes were working on argument writing and this really helped with the task."

Kathryn Q.

Description

Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!

A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs.

Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting.

Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (differentiated), technology prompt (students will create infographics), and full answer key. Also provided: black and white ink-saver handouts.

This IS included in ALL of my READING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE

Perfect assessment for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and technology integration.

Aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

Created by ©Tracee Orman

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Argument Analysis: Regifting Nonfiction Pro Con Unit

Name: Argument Analysis: Regifting Nonfiction Pro Con Unit
Brand: Tracee Orman
SKU: 2259920
Price: 4.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (222 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Easel Activities, Google Apps

Grades

6th - 11th

Subjects

Close Reading, Writing

Standards

CCSSRI.7.2

CCSSRI.7.6

CCSSRI.7.8

What others say

Carolyn M.

"This was a great assignment to use around the holidays. My classes were working on argument writing and this really helped with the task."

Kathryn Q.

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Description

Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!

A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs.

Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting.

This IS included in ALL of my READING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE

Perfect assessment for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and technology integration.

Aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

Created by ©Tracee Orman

Report this resource to TPT

Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5, based on 222 reviews

222
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Mostly used with 7th and 8th grades

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great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

July 10, 2026

This was exactly what I needed. Easy to use and a great value. Thank you!

Ink And Apples

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872 reviews • California

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals

Very fun for the holidays

Rated 5 out of 5

March 17, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

An engaging print and go for the holidays. My students really enjoyed it.

Rachel Cumbee

(TPT Seller)

51 reviews • Ohio

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

Great resource!

Rated 5 out of 5

February 21, 2026

My students had fun with this and it was a great way to practice developing arguments.

Meghan M.

1,084 reviews

Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Easy to Use!

Rated 5 out of 5

December 11, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This was an engaging and easy to use resource that my students really enjoyed.

Tiffanie S.

1,019 reviews • Nevada

Grades taught: 7th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

fun and interesting responses

Rated 4 out of 5

December 11, 2025

Students enjoyed a real-world conversation about recent or upcoming situations.

Jennifer K.

444 reviews • Connecticut

Grades taught: 6th, 8th

Great Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

September 9, 2025

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

Kellie R.

95 reviews • Missouri

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

August 18, 2025

Really helps my 8th grade students! Easy to use and great instructions.

Ms K and ELA

(TPT Seller)

537 reviews • Ohio

Grades taught: 8th

Awesome in December AND January

Rated 5 out of 5

August 5, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

My students learn to organize their ideas AND prioritize what's important! They have opinions on this topic! We gather their reasons and vote on the class favorites before they dig into writing! Great resource before or after winter break!

Carolyn M.

150 reviews • Pennsylvania

Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSRI.7.2

Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

CCSSRI.7.6

Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

CCSSRI.7.8

Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.