WritingArguments

How do we move our teachers forward to use best practices of teaching writing? How do we move students from opinion and persuasive to argumentative writing?

Writing should be mandated by administrators to write in every area.
 * 1) How do we get teachers to use best practices in writing?
 * 2) What use of text are teachers using to assist in writing?

Read like a detective, write like a reporter Argumentative writing leaves out opinions Must include the counter argument Evidence Claims

5 paragraph Essays:

Argumentative Writing blog: Take the "I" or "me" out of the writing Talking about the writing is crucial--students need to be able to discuss the writing and their thoughts throughout the writing process Topics need to be of high interest to the students

Constructing Arguments: Using NYtimes opinion pieces "Room for Debate" Room for Debate is a blog for anyone 13 or older.

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