Teachers can build on elementary students many strong opinions and natural propensity for arguing their points of view by encouraging them to present arguments orally in class, as well as write letters, editorials, and articles on any controversial issue currently being discussed in class. Another prompt might simply ask students to give their opinion about a controversial subject at school and explain their reasons. Relevance of Arguments. They show that their arguments are valid based on prior knowledge, personal experience and reflection. Audience Awareness .
Writers choose and present arguments with a clear awareness of reader needs.
They may anticipate possible reader response by including some counter-arguments. Style Word Choice. These writers use lively, interesting concrete language that carries precise meanings and emotions. Word choice is appropriate to the writer s purpose. Sentence Variety .