Hello colleagues, Writing arguments, as spelled out in Writing Anchor 1, is not an easy skill to develop. How are members supporting adult learners to develop this challenging skill? How are students responding to this more rigorous writing task?
Are there resources you can recommend for teaching students to write arguments effectively?
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, College and Career Standards CoP
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One of my favorite resources is a book by George Hillocks titled Teaching Argument Writing: Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence and Clear Reasoning. He introduces argument writing in a very engaging way and shows the process step by step. The book is written for grades 6-12 but the information is very applicable to our adult students.
Hello Di and all, Thanks for sharing this helpful resource, Di. Are members aware of additional resources, especially those that are available online. What are some favorite websites that address this standard?
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, College and Career Standards