Keys to Argument Writing
Writing Instruction for Content Teachers
Aligned to the Common Core Argument Writing Standard, this session emphasizes
students’ ability to write sound arguments using text evidence to support a position in
a reasoned, logical way.
DATE & LOCATION
March 4, 2016
Keys to Literacy
319 Newburyport Turnpike
Suite 205
Rowley, MA 01969
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attending two or more
sessions or for
registering multiple
people from same
school or district!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Participants will learn how to teach students in grades 4-12 to write
opinion/argument pieces in content areas. The training will focus on students’ ability
to write sound arguments using text evidence to support a position in a reasoned and
logical way.
Topics will include:
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Expectations of the Common Core argument writing standards
What is argument writing; differences between argument and persuasive
writing
Argument components: claim, counterclaim, reasons, evidence, rebuttal
Argument text structure
Comprehension and critical thinking required
Using text evidence
Analyzing models of argument writing
Planning an argument writing assignment
Target Audience: Grades 4-12
• Elementary target audience: all grades 4-6 teachers and administrators.
• Secondary target audience: science, social studies/history, and other content
teachers who incorporate informational writing into classroom instruction,
ELA/English teachers, literacy/special education teachers, and administrators
for these teachers. The program is not designed for mathematics teachers or
secondary teachers of advanced writing courses
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DATE & LOCATION:
March 4, 2016 – Rowley, MA
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kathy Campbell at
(978) 948-8511, ext. 203 or
[email protected].
TIME
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (registration begins at 8:30 AM)
COST:
$175/$140 - with discount
(All sessions include materials, light breakfast and catered lunch)
Certificate of Attendance provided
TO REGISTER…
Complete the registration form (next page) and submit with purchase order or check
payment (payable to Keys to Literacy, LLC). Credit cards are accepted at
www.keystoliteracy.com. Your registration will be confirmed by email. You are not
registered unless you receive a confirmation email!
Registration Form
(Each registrant must complete a registration form. Payment or P.O. must accompany form.)
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SECTION 2: SESSION information
Argument Writing
March 4, 2016
LOCATION:
Keys to Literacy
319 Newburyport Turnpike, Suite 205
Rowley, MA 01969
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
(registration begins at 8:30am)
Cost: $175/$140 with discount
ZIP:
All sessions include materials, light breakfast and catered
lunch
You will receive a 20% discount if more than one
participant from your district registers.
SECTION 3: PAYMENT information
Please include completed registration form with
payment.
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(payable to Keys to Literacy)
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Keys to Literacy
319 Newburyport Turnpike, Suite 205
Rowley, MA 01969
OR
fax to: (978) 948-8611
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
 If you cancel 10 days or more prior to training,
you will be issued a full refund.
 If you cancel within 10 days of training, you will
be issued a full refund MINUS a $50 service
charge.
 No refunds will be issued for "no shows" or
cancellations within 48 hours of training.