https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y en-us 2017-03-22 18:04:04 UTC 2017-03-28 02:14:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162775938 We have discussed arguing when we studied conflict resolution. We discussed the importance of complete communication. Most people do not effectively listen to the other person when communicating, they are already thinking of what they want to say as their next rebuttal. We also studied ways for us to use "I messages" to help explain our point of view and feelings in a calm and meaningful way. Students have spend time discussing how this can and does apply to their real world and can help them get their point across without rude and disrespectful yelling. ]]> 2017-03-27 12:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162775938 rldailey https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162778348 This is only a small piece of the article, but I really like the idea of there being a shared language across the building -- not just for arguing, but for other things we teach. With our emphasis on incorporating reading in all content areas, I think it would be really helpful for our students to hear terms like "main idea" and "supporting details," cross-content, and also to those terms defined in a specific way. ]]> 2017-03-27 12:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162778348 tlozolins https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162780767 One of the lessons I did was having a great debate, getting your point across the right way. I believe arguing can be really healthy for people if it is done the right way. I believe students should be able to communicate their thoughts, beliefs, done in a right manner. Also, it can help them with social skills, and communication skills(written and oral).]]> 2017-03-27 12:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162780767 https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162793080 Debate has been a structured source for argument for a long time, but I think social media opens a unique gateway for students to relate more closely to the "authentic task" of arguing. Creating valid points, and making statements that in some senses shut down their opponent. It is easy to tell someone they are wrong, its much more difficult to show them why. What an authentic learning experience! Also- I love that Louden mentioned using artwork for argument by drawing conclusions and providing supporting evidence! :) ]]> 2017-03-27 12:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162793080 jlstrickler https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162993223 The best thing from this article is the potential for cross-curricular learning and application of a set of soft skills. If we put into practice an identical set of skills and asked them to use them in every content area, they would become proficient in what is not only a lifelong skill, but one with immediate, tangible benefit!

Many people might read this article headline and think, "Why would I want my students to be MORE argumentative??", but the article is actually just suggesting we teach them how to provide evidence for their ideas. In every class, across every content, our students are given information, but aren't often challenged to consider how they would feel, think, or behave if it were them. 

I think about little kids perpetually asking, "But, WHY?" and we're finally worn down and say, "Because I said so!".... If we turned this around, and as a teachers, asked our students, "Why?", and then held them accountable to make the argument and find the evidence, then we are creating better students and better citizens in our world. You can run forever on "why?" but "because I said so!" will only withstand for so long. ]]> 2017-03-28 02:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/qqlo522a115y/wish/162993223