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Convince Me: Writing an Effective Claim
Ashley Newman
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,085)
An introduction class to (arguably) the single most important part of an argumentative essay: the claim.
Class experience
It's no surprise that arguments are everywhere, and because of this, having the ability to effectively express a stance on an issue is an important life skill that will be used far beyond the classroom. Knowing how to present a point of view and back it up with evidence is essential for students to develop critical thinking and research skills, which is one of the many reasons why argumentative writing is assigned in a variety of subjects, from science to math to English. And the core...
I have been fascinated with writing, communication and the art of persuasion for as long as I can remember. I grew up participating in competitive Speech and Debate competitions, and in high school I was ranked 5th in the state and 14th in the nation for persuasive speaking in Speech and Debate. I have a BA in Communication with a triple minor in English, History and writing from the University of California, Davis. I have over five years of experience teaching English and persuasive writing at the middle school and high school levels, and have also coached competitive middle school and high school Speech and Debate for nearly 10 years, where I have helped many students qualify for, compete at, and rank highly at the state and national level.
Materials will be provided to all students. It may be helpful for students to have access to a printer to print out notes and handouts, though it is not necessary. Students will need some good, old-school pencils and paper, but may choose to use a computer word processor for typing instead.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,085)
Hello Outschool families! My name is Ashley Newman and while I am a teacher by trade, I believe myself to be a learner by nature. I am a graduate of the University of California, Davis, where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication,...
Group Class
$18
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 107 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-10 learners per class
