English Argumentative Writing Practice

Main Objectives:

1. Write an argumentative essay using evidence and refuting opposing views.

2. Explain personal claims and evidence in an argument ('Secondary School A should do more to educate youths about using social media more responsibly.' Do you agree?).

3. Analyse other classmates’ claims and evidence during collaborative learning

4. Refine collaborative artifacts based on peer-comments

5. Write individual writing based on artifacts in collaborative learning

Powerpoint Presentation used in class

Main Focus:

1. Explain to students the importance of argumentation (i.e. End of Year Oral Exams, Argumentative Writing)

2. Understand how AppleTree can be used to practise argumentation skills

3. Share with the students the different phases of AppleTree (i.e. 5 Phases)

4. Explain to students how to use AppleTree during each phase