Argumentative Intro

Welcome to the Argumentative Writing module. This was one of the most popular sections of the previous course. This module has several robust readings and instead of selecting one as a featured reading, this week's quiz will offer two questions from each reading to emphasize the main points.

Readings

Writing Essays That Make Historical Arguments by Ray Karras

Teaching Arguments: Rhetorical Comprehension, Critique, and Response by Jennifer Fletcher

Teaching Argument Writing, Grades 6-12: Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence and Clear Reasoning by George Hillocks Jr.

What Makes A Good History Essay by Chauncey Monte-Sano 

Resources

ThinkCERCA

Video Lectures

Evidence and Arguments: A video series from The Teaching Channel.

MEAL Paragraphs

Before you dive in, consider Jennifer Fletcher’s writing as inquiry “loop writing” method and how it can be used to teach Social Studies content in your classroom. What historical texts or events could you use to conduct the Believing Game and the Doubting Game in your classrooms?