Developing Writers of Argument by Michael W Smith

Developing Writers of Argument by Michael W Smith

Forming effective arguments is essential to students success in academics and in life. This books engaging lessons offer an innovative approach to teaching this critical and transferable skill.

"Smith and Imbrenda care about deep and meaningful learningIn this book, they show how argument can be taught in ways that develop tremendous engagement and deep understanding through a process that is in service of critical literacy and social imagination and responsibility.  There are a lot of books about argument out there. I’d argue that this one is the best and most transformative I’ve ever read.  The ‘so what’ lessons on reasoning/warranting alone will transform your teaching of argument and of much else."

-- Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, Distinguished Professor of English Education
"I was impressed with how Smith and Imbrenda′s approach helped students who are usually passive learners become so engaged in discussions about readings. Our test scores reflected that passion." -- Matthew Record, Principal
"In just a few weeks, Smith and Imbrenda′s approach to instruction transformed my classroom. My students and I became passionate about our reading, writing, and discussions; our state assessment scores went up. This stuff works. I wish I had known about it my whole career." -- Hanna Poist, Language Arts Teacher

"Developing Writers of Argument is not only a practical guide for teaching students, but also a practical guide for educating teachers in the art of argument made simple. Instead of throwing the baby out with the bathwater, the authors draw upon years of research-based strategies and methodologies to make lessons real and relevant for today’s learner. Reading the lessons provided me that ′ah ha′ moment and helped me to internalize the need for the three Rs (relevance, responsibility, and respect) in teaching and learning."

-- Kym Sheehan, Teacher/Curriculum Specialist

Michael W. Smith, a professor in Temple University′s College of Education, joined the ranks of college teachers after eleven years of teaching high school English. His research focuses on understanding both how adolescents and adults engage with texts outside school and how teachers can use those understandings to devise more motivating and effective instruction inside schools.  Jon-Philip Imbrenda, a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Instruction and Learning at the University of Pittsburgh, has taught reading and writing to high school and college students for over 15 years.  He is a recipient of the Sigol Award from the International Society for Technology in Education and the Dr. Rita Wolotkiewicz award for outstanding professional achievement in education.  His scholarly work has appeared in Written Communication and Research in the Teaching of English.

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ISBN 13	9781506354330
ISBN 10	1506354335
Title	Developing Writers of Argument
Author	Michael W Smith
Series	Corwin Literacy
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2018-04-20
Number of pages	184
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