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Common Core Standards: Teaching Argument Writing Argument writing is one of three types of writing stressed in the Common Core Standards for English, history, and science/technical studies. As I transition from persuasive to argument writing, my focus is on using technology to engage and support students throughout the process. Tall order. What’s the difference between persuasive and argument writing? Persuasive writing aims to persuade the reader that the stated position is correct. First, select a high interest topic. I selected the death penalty because Californians will be voting on this issue on the November ballots. TED Talks: Get Kids Thinking I showed Bryan Stevenson’s TED Talk titled “We need to talk about an injustice” which explored racial inequality in the justice system as it relates to the death penalty. Collaborize Classroom: Extend the Discussion Online to Engage All Voices Using online discussions gives every student time to consider a complex question, articulate a position and learn from their peers’ points of view.