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.
Joy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Well-done! Loved the explanations of both the CER and the CA.
Billie – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course
Amanda – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Fun and engaging was to help students enter the argumentative conversation.
Aemie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I love McKnight! Her courses are relevant and applicable across all content areas.
Ashley – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Showed some great examples to use in the classroom.
Denise – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Very engaging and provides lots of ideas to present material to class
SANDRA J – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
great ideas
Marcus – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great learning experience
John – SYMMES VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I thought the course was well worth the time.
Megan – BIG WALNUT LOCAL (verified owner) –
Not something I would do in my classroom