Students will learn the basics of the Toulmin Argumentative Method and some may recognize all the different kinds of prompts that they can apply this method to in the future.
Students will also practice listening skills as we discuss the topic.

I have taught this topic for more than fifteen years to all ages including 4th graders through adults.  Since we are dealing with arguments and debate it will be important for students to practice their listening skills and focus on the topic at hand.  In the class discussions I will set up specific parameters and be clear about the ground rules so that the arguments are about the topic and not to be personalized towards participants.  In my past practice I have successfully facilitated these sessions so that participants learn the skills and are able to separate the debate the person.  This is another important life skill.

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Informal assessment and through their participation
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We will reference the New York Times Argumentative Writing Unit along with other texts specific to the topic we select.  Students will have access to the text during the session and beyond.