Description
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- Basics and importance of argumentation
- How to train students in argumentative writing using the CERCA model
Presenter Bio
Dr. Katherine McKnight is a dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author. Dr. McKnight began her career in education over 30 years ago as a middle school and high school English and social studies teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and appointed as Distinguished Professor of Research at National Louis University. In addition to speaking at professional development conferences, she is a regular consultant in schools and classrooms in the United States and Europe.
She is the founder of Engaging Learners, an educational company built around her successful Literacy and Learning Center model. Her work in educational leadership, literacy and student skill development has resulted in unprecedented academic achievement in many struggling schools.
Dr. McKnight has received several awards for her publications and teaching at the university level. She has authored 17 books that support educational strategies to engage all learners. Her titles include the best-selling The Teacher’s Big Book of Graphic Organizers, winner of the 2013 Teachers’ Choice Award. She’s also written The Second City Guide to Improv in the Classroom, Teaching Writing in the Inclusive Classroom, and the twin volumes: Common Core Literacy for Math, Science, and Technical Subjects, and Common Core Literacy for ELA, History/Social Studies, and the Humanities: Strategies to Deepen Content Knowledge – Grades 6-12.
Rosario – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting to see how we can development making counter claims with the students.
Colleen – LANCASTER CITY (verified owner) –
It gave me a few ideas of how to introduce argumentative writing into my English class.
Peter – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I liked this course, but it felt very lengthy. I think that has to deal with the different parts of argumentation rather than the presenter herself.
Melinda – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
I like that it gave me an opportunity to do the same exercises she was having them do there. She was also knowledgeable about the topic.
Andrea – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good, practical guide to teaching the basis of argumentation.
RAQUEL – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the way the presenter spoke and her approach to argumentative writing.
Martha – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Some useful ideas for presenting and practicing argument
Gilda – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Absolutely loved this training. Want to incorporate as much of this ideas into my classroom. This can be utilized in any content area.
Jaime – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good course, not perfect though.
Angela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent course. Provided various and real activities to implement in the classroom. Presenter was knowledgeable and provided many resources. Excellent!