The Transformative Effects of Authentic Argumentative Writing

Authors

Margaret Grossnickle, Waterford School DistrictFollow

Author Biographies

Meg Grossnickle teaches English Language Arts and is the yearbook adviser at Kettering High School in Waterford, MI. She is also currently the Secondary ELA Consultant for the district.

Abstract

How can argumentative writing have an impactful and transformative effect on the classroom? A reflection on the effects of bringing authentic argumentative writing to the language arts classroom. Engagement and achievement increased through embracing student choice, student ownership of content mastery, and the teacher working as a facilitator not an expert.

Recommended Citation

Grossnickle, Margaret (2020) "The Transformative Effects of Authentic Argumentative Writing," Language Arts Journal of Michigan: Vol. 35: Iss. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.9707/2168-149X.2241

Publication Date

5-2020