We recommend playing this 5-minute video on Day 1 to introduce your students to the importance of argumentation and the basics of ThinkCERCA. This presentation walks students through:

• The CERCA Framework (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience)
• The importance of making strong arguments for college and career readiness
• How to sign-up for ThinkCERCA and enroll in a class
• Different lesson types they will complete on ThinkCERCA