Common Core Standards and Writing Coach: Preparing Students for Future Success May 18, 2011 Presenters: Kelly Gallagher, Program Author Jeff Anderson, Program Author Matt Baetke, Marketing Manager

Key Points in Common Core Writing : Argumentation with Jeff Anderson

Common Core Writing Write logical arguments based on substantive claims, sound reasoning, and relevant evidence. Research—both short, focused projects (such as those commonly required in the workplace) and longer term in depth research.

Argumentation A serious focused conversation among people who are intensely interested in getting to the bottom of things cooperatively. —Williams and McEnerney

Argumentation vs. Persuasion

Persuasion vs. Argumentation Employs emotional “wrangling” and manipulation Relies on author’s credibility Appeals to readers’ self-interests The goal is victory Employs debate of logical evidence Relies on perceived merit and reasonableness of claims. The goal is a good decision in which the writer takes seriously and fairly ideas other than their own. Appendix A

Argumentation In the end, the distinction between persuasion and argumentation is a question of purpose and semantics

In Writing Coach, Argumentation is Persuasion Common Core Standards Logical arguments Reasonable claims Counter claims/arguments Links to research Articulate clear thesis Specific reasons, details, and examples Writing Coach Persuasive Assignment Make persuasive arguments using logical reasoning/claims Counter arguments Links to research Clear thesis statement Examples, facts, statistics, and expert opinions

Grade 7, Common Core Writing Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Watch the Common Core come alive in Writing Coach: Exploring the eText

In Summary Writing Coach is fully aligned to CC standards. Seen examples of Expository Writing Seen Examples of Persuasive/Argumentative Writing Persuasion = Argumentation For more information: Common Core Standards: Writing Coach and Common Core correlations are available: ; Click on topics

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