In this thought-provoking episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how to think and how that applies to challenging assumptions. They discuss the ways that IEW challenges some assumptions about teaching writing. Julie asks Andrew to describe argumentative and persuasive essays and how those teach students to consider others’ opinions.

Referenced Materials

• Episode 499: A Conversation about Critical Thinking with Jennifer Mauser
• “Why and How Should We Teach Critical Thinking?”
• Structure and Style® for Students
• “Writing Essays with Unit 8”
• Episode 307: Changing Someone’s Mind – The Power of Persuasive Writing
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 503

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