Guide Entry to 25.02.05
The ability to read and write is a fundamental skill, a blessing bestowed upon those fortunate enough to be in the presence of individuals who desire to improve society through the power of education. Building upon the foundation of reading comprehension and the development of writing skills entails the necessity of expediency that cannot be allowed to fester in an atmosphere of mediocrity. Here now comes a curriculum unit entitled “Evidence and Defense: The Art of Writing a Persuasive Argument crafted with students in mind, focusing on raising the pedagogical bar, fostering teacher development, and catapulting the learning experience into the stratosphere of educational excellence!
This unit emphasizes the importance of preparing our students for the academic rigor of higher education. The overarching goal of this unit is to teach students how to prepare and complete a persuasive argument essay. Furthermore, it shows students how to incorporate researched evidence and to provide a defense of their work, carefully considering opposing views. The endgame is for students to produce quality work that they can reference when they enter the hallowed halls of academia. This unit provides teachers with tools to enhance their teaching skills in the art of persuasive writing and to generate ideas focused on employing best practices in their teaching and learning environments.
(Developed for AP English Literature and Composition, and English IV, grade 12; recommended for Advanced English I, grade 9; English II, grade 10; and AP English Literature and Composition and English III, grade 11)
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