RCI-16094 · Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing — Primary Starter Confidence Sprint · 1-to-1

Develop balanced, evidence-based arguments that address alternative viewpoints. This version is designed for ages 7–9 at starter level through personalised individual tuition.

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What you should be able to do

  • Develop secure thesis with highly supported practice.
  • Develop increasingly independent evidence with highly supported practice.
  • Develop applied counterargument with highly supported practice.
  • Develop confident reasoning with highly supported practice.
  • Apply Argumentative Writing skills through short focused progress appropriate to ages 7–9.
  • Reflect on progress, explain strategies used and identify a clear next step.

Course journey

Unit 1 · Take a PositionFocus: thesis

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

Unit 2 · Build the CaseFocus: evidence

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

Unit 3 · Address the Other SideFocus: counterargument

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

Unit 4 · Reach a Reasoned ConclusionFocus: reasoning

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

How learning is evidenced

Practice evidence

Short activities, reading responses, writing tasks, discussion or applied practice depending on the pathway.

Completion task

A final age- and level-appropriate task demonstrating the key course outcomes. Successful completion can generate an RCI certificate of completion; it is not presented as a regulated qualification.

Who this pathway is for

This pathway is designed for Primary learners (ages 7–9) who want to develop thesis, evidence, counterargument, reasoning at Starter level.

Progression

After completion, learners can move into a higher-level pathway within Argumentative Writing, apply the skill in another literacy domain, join a Reading Ambassador pathway, or continue through the Reading Passport and Literacy App.

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