Art of Argument
Subject Area
Details
Honors
NCAA
Students learn the characteristics of argumentative writing and how to build a resonable, logical argument. They analyze written arguments and speeches and write an argumentative research essay on the topic of their choice. This course emphasizes structure, evidence, and rhetoric in building an argument. It also emphasizes the importance of research, focusing on evaluating and properly citing sources.
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Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
English I or Expository Composition
Recommended Grade Level
11 or higher