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.
Anita – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
This was a helpful course with solid examples and websites.
Monica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the presenter’s energy! I especially enjoyed the practicality of her activities!
Irma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I liked her activities.
Kim – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Great course! Loved all the interaction.
Corinne – BASTROP ISD (verified owner) –
great course!
Windi – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course. She provided great examples you can use in your classroom.
Jennifer – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the energy and tone of this presenter. She is intelligent, witty, and her presentation is entertaining and full of insight.
Libby – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Stacy – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It offered some different perspectives on arguments especially those without facts.
Katie – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –
This course had several useful and easy to implement strategies for teaching argumentation, particularly for grades 7-12.