Argument Writing — 6-12th- ADD ARTICLES HERE

4 Lessons to Elevate Students' Argumentative Writing Skills

Here are our key skills and strategies we can teach students to help elevate the level of their argumentative writing skills!

Differentiating Writing, Modes of Writing, Writing Mini-lessonsMelissa KruseJanuary 9, 2022Argument Writing, argumentative essay, writing skillsComment

Argumentative Writing: 5 Important Teaching Points

In this post, guest blogger Jamie from Write on! with Jamie details five critical teaching points to consider with argumentative writing.

Modes of Writing, Philosophies on Writing, Writing AssignmentsMeredith DobbsSeptember 27, 2018Argument Writing, argument lesson, argumentative writing, high school, lesson planComment

Argument Games! Play These Fun Games to Practice Analyzing Arguments and Writing Arguments

I yearned for a way to practice skills such as evaluating the sufficiency of evidence and seeing multiple perspectives on a topic. I wished to help them in creating rich and effective arguments with elements of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Finally, I needed to find a way to help students in creating effective counter-arguments that actually refute the argument as opposed to simply changing the subject.

Best Practices, Differentiating Writing, Modes of Writing, Writing Assignments, The Writing Process, Writing Mini-lessonsGuest UserJanuary 23, 2018Argument Writing, The Argument Essay, Argument Activities, Practicing Argument Writing Skills, Preparing for Debate, Debate Lessons, Writing Arguments, Drafting Arguments, Rhetoric Skills, Debate Unit, Teaching DebateComment

2 PreWriting Activities Your Students MUST DO Before Writing the Argument Essay

I love allowing students to choose their own issue for this argument essay, but that can be difficult for students who do not immediately know their topic or issue. I have found two techniques that really get students thinking about the issues that may resonate with them prior to their research and drafting stages of writing.

1. The Chart Paper Brainstorm and Gallery Walk

2. The Cube of Perspective

The Writing Process, Writing Assignments, Writing Workshop, Modes of Writing, Best PracticesGuest UserSeptember 14, 2017Prewriting, Argument Writing, The Argument Essay, Prewriting Strategies Comment