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Writing Convincing Arguments

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Post published:October 18, 2013
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Writing Convincing Arguments* "You cannot convince a confused person, so keep things tidy and ordered." Reading Critically "When you read, ask yourself questions like “What is the author trying to…

Prep for Argumentative Speech or Essay

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Post published:September 11, 2013
Post category:21st Century Literacy for Teachers Common Core Standards General Speaking, Speech & Debate Writing
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Argumentative Speech or Essay: Prep is Key Students sometimes misunderstand the subtleties of persuasive and argumentative speaking and writing. Showing this Monty Python video many inspire your students to flesh…

A Lesson Before Dying – Journaling

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Post published:April 11, 2013
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Journaling about Reading Keeping a journal as they read helps prepare students for more engaging discussion and elaborated writing. When they have thought deeply about key issues and written words,…

Argumentation versus Persuasion

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Post published:October 3, 2012
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Check out this discussion thread on English Companion Ning which includes Carol S's distinction, as well as a list of quality resources to teach this key kind of writing and…