RCI-16258 · Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing — Upper Primary Developing Applied Project · Club / Workshop

Develop balanced, evidence-based arguments that address alternative viewpoints. This version is designed for ages 10–12 at developing level through social, activity-rich workshop learning.

Upper PrimaryDevelopingClub / WorkshopApplied Project9 learning hours
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outcomescourse journeyprogression

What you should be able to do

  • Develop secure thesis with increasing independence.
  • Develop increasingly independent evidence with increasing independence.
  • Develop applied counterargument with increasing independence.
  • Develop confident reasoning with increasing independence.
  • Apply Argumentative Writing skills through real-world application appropriate to ages 10–12.
  • 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 10–12.

Unit 2 · Build the CaseFocus: evidence

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 3 · Address the Other SideFocus: counterargument

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 4 · Reach a Reasoned ConclusionFocus: reasoning

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

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 Upper Primary learners (ages 10–12) who want to develop thesis, evidence, counterargument, reasoning at Developing 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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