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Harrow Strickland, NBCT 2010/2020  M.Ed

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In "ArgueSmart: Mastering Essay Writing & Persuasive Arguments," students learn to craft compelling essays and persuasive arguments. The course offers lessons, interactive activities, and practical writing exercises!

Welcome to "ArgueSmart: Mastering Essay Writing & Persuasive Arguments"! Ready to become a master at sharing your ideas? In this course, you'll learn to write strong essays and persuade others. 

Lesson 1: "Posters That Persuade: Argumentative Writing Visuals"
Explore the posters to understand key argumentative writing concepts.

Lesson 2: "The Organizer: Mapping Out Your Argument"
Introduction to the Argumentative Writing Graphic Organizer to plan your essay.

Starting Strong

Lesson 3: "The Cat Conundrum: Solving the Mystery"
Use a mystery story to explore argumentation and narrative skills. 

Lesson 4: "Case Files: Writing a Case Report"
Practice presenting arguments and evidence through a structured case report.

Building a Strong Foundation

Lesson 5: "Hook, Line, and Sinker: The Hook Activity"
Learn to create compelling hooks to grab the reader's attention.

Lesson 6: "Summing It Up: Summary Activities"
Develop skills in summarizing key points and setting up arguments.

Lesson 7: "Claim It! Teaching Claims"
Understand the importance of strong claims and practice crafting them.

Homework:
Practice writing effective introductory paragraphs for learners' choice topics.

Crafting the Introduction

Lesson 9: "Body Building: The Art of Premises"
Learn to support claims with strong premises in your essay.

Lesson 10: "Evidence Matters: Introduction to Evidence"
Discover the types of evidence and how to introduce them in your writing.

Homework:
Practice writing effective body paragraphs for learners' choice topics.

Building the Body

Lesson 11: "Evidence Hunt: Finding the Right Evidence"
Practice identifying and selecting the best evidence for your argument.

Lesson 12: "The Why Behind the What: Justification"
Justify your claims and evidence to strengthen your arguments.

Homework:
Continue to practice writing effective body paragraphs for learners' choice topics.

Supporting Your Argument

Lesson 13: "Counterattack: Claims and Counterclaims"
Learn how to address and refute opposing arguments.

Lesson 14: "Perfecting the Body: Body Paragraph Practice"
Further develop and refine body paragraphs with cohesive arguments.

Homework:
Finalize body paragraphs for learners' choice topics.

Addressing Counterarguments

Lesson 15: "Closing Thoughts: Restating the Claim"
Practice restating your claim in a clear and concise way.

Lesson 16: "Evidence Overview: Summarizing Evidence"
Learn to summarize key evidence effectively in your conclusion.

Lesson 17: "The Lasting Impression: The Mic Drop Sentence"
Craft powerful closing sentences that leave a lasting impact.

Homework:
Practice writing effective conclusion for learners' choice topics. Finalize argumentative essay on choice topic and post to class Padlet.

Case Closed

Lesson 18: "Peer Power: Reviewing on Padlet"
Reveiw and provide constructive feedback on peers' essays using Padlet, fostering critical thinking and collaboration.

Here Comes the Jury

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Harrow Strickland, NBCT 2010/2020 M.Ed

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