The Art of Arguing [Lesha Myers]

One of our goals for our students is to prepare them to be citizen-rhetors as they take their place as discerning people of the land. What should citizen-rhetors be able to do? They should know how to analyze arguments as well as create ones of their own; evaluate resources, especially those found on the internet; document their sources; and most important, combine their ideas into persuasive and influential arguments. This session will help to equip students to think about and write about controversial issues, as well as a step for students who might take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Exam.

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