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This is a fun, engaging activity that will get students excited about writing and debating while bringing music and pop culture into the classroom in an academically rigorous way. The Greatest Love Song Debate is the perfect blend of literary analysis, music appreciation, and persuasive skills, making it an unforgettable lesson for middle school and high school ELA classrooms. 
 
It's ready-to-use and guides students through the process of choosing, analyzing, and defending their choice for the greatest love song of all time using evidence and strong reasoning.
 
🎤 How Does It Work?
1️⃣ Get students excited about the activity whole class through a few prompts and mini-song showdowns. Students will then brainstorm and select a love song they believe is the greatest of all time.
2️⃣ Students analyze lyrics and explain their cultural and emotional significance.
3️⃣ They craft a clear, compelling claim and support it with strong textual evidence & reasoning.
4️⃣ Students complete their CER written response and can present their arguments in a structured debate or small group/class discussion. 
 
📌 Why This Resource is a Must-Have
✅ Meets Multiple Standards – Covers argumentative writing, textual analysis, speaking & listening skills, and literary devices
✅ Student-Centered & High-Interest – Gen Z loves debating pop culture, music, and viral trends—this debate meets them where they are.
✅ Easy to Implement – No prep needed! Just assign digitally, and you’re ready to go.
✅ Flexible for Any Classroom – Use it as a one-day debate, multi-day writing activity, or even a performance-based assessment.