Workshop Series for Middle & High School Teachers - The Argument Game
The Argument Game:
Inquiry & Academic Writing For College Success
A Workshop
A Workshop Series for Middle & High School Teachers
Sponsored by the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED WRITING PROJECT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - Session 1Challenges & Rewards
Argumentation in Popular Culture
Nonfiction Reading Strategies
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OCTOBER 13, 2017 - Session 2Perils & Pitfalls
The Danger of Ignoring Signals
The Rhetorical Situation across Curricular Areas
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NOVEMBER 3, 2017 - Session 3The Tactical Player
Making the Write Moves: Narration to Argument
Developing Objectivity: The Exploratory Paper
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DECEMBER 8, 2017 - Session 4A Winning Game Plan
Constructing an Effective Argument:
Planning & Drafting Using the Toulmin Model
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MERCED COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
ROOM TBD—8:30-3:30
Registration Fee: $400 (Lunch Included)
Enrollment limited to 25 participants
2 Academic Units of Credit available for an additional
Presenters:
Derek Merrill, Ph.D., Lecturer
UC Merced Merritt Writing Program
UC Merced Writing Project
Teacher Consultant
John Hundley, MA Writing, Lecturer
UC Merced Merritt Writing Program
UC Merced Writing Project
Teacher Consultant
Dr. Pauline Sahakian, Director
UC Merced Writing Project
5200 N. Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
