Argue with Me by Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait - 9781138911390

Taylor & Francis

Argue with MeArgument as a Path to Developing Students' Thinking and Writing\nAuthor(s): Deanna Kuhn, Laura Hemberger, Valerie Khait\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138911390, 978-1138911390\nSynopsis\nIt is essential that middle- and high-school students develop argument skills. This rich resource provides a clear, step-by-step approach that achieves this goal. The method is rooted in peer dialog and makes use of readily available technology. The authors document impressive gains in students skills in producing and interpreting both dialogic and written arguments. The method can be used in English or content-area classes, or even be implemented as a stand-alone class or as part of a debate program. This curriculum helps students become critical thinkers prepared for the demands of college, careers, and citizenship. \n\nBook Features:\n\nBackground on why students should develop argument skills and what these sk]