Here are some great articles on argumentative, persuasive, writing from the online publication ASCD Express.
(Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development)
Well-Argued Writing
Rather than an act of domination, a good argument can be "an invitation to collaborate, to reason together and, perhaps, to find and inhabit common ground,"
writes Notre Dame English professor John Duffy. This issue will look at how teachers, in all subject areas, are helping students approach argument writing with a sense of inquiry—generating relevant theses or claims that are supported with clear reasoning and vetted evidence. Use the many tools and activities in this issue to help your students judge and deliver sound arguments.
Features
Corey Thornblad and Gretchen Hazlin
Just like students write hypotheses in science class, they should be writing evidence-based thesis statements in early grades. These activities inject hands-on fun and a sense of play into what can be a daunting task.
John Hayward
A well-argued paragraph is like a court case. Any weakness in evidence, research, and organization can cost one side the whole trial. Here's how to help students build a case, one body paragraph at a time.
Jessica F. Handley
In this interactive, scaffolded, prewriting activity, teachers build the expectation that students will use evidence—not ego—to make strong and compelling justifications for their arguments. By turning "why" questions into a game, teachers help students become more confident and capable writers.
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