Writing Workshop Stations: Researched Argument Essay

Researched Argument Essay Writing Workshop Station

Overview:

To facilitate the peer feedback process, especially for writers who might be overwhelmed by the expectations of a traditional writing workshop model, a station method works well.  Students can trade papers (physically or electronically) and move from table to table with directions at each for what to accomplish at each station.  They can be responsible for looking at just one paper per station or more if you wish.  If students do not have laptops or printed copies, you can simply time each round and give each group a new set of directions every 15 minutes or so. Gauge how long to give them during each round based on your knowledge of your own student population. Have a visible timer or make announcements, so they can pace themselves at each station.  

The Word documents below provide directions for suggested stations for a researched argument essay.  Depending on the specifics of the assignment, teachers may pick and choose and adjust to ensure students focus feedback on what will lead to the most productive feedback.  These can be placed at each station after teachers explain the expectations, so students can review them as necessary. 


Stations and Directions:

Introduction and Thesis Station Directions

Download: Argument_Research_Essay_Writing_Workshop__INTRO_AND_THESIS_Station.docx

Quotation and Citation Station Directions

Download: Argument_Research_Essay_Writing_Workshop__QUOTATIONS_AND_CITATION_Station.docx

Analysis Station Directions

Download: Argument_Research_Essay_Writing_Workshop__ANALYSIS_Station.docx

Conclusion Station Directions

Download: Argument_Research_Essay_Writing_Workshop__CONCLUSION_Station.docx

Organization Station Directions

Download: ORGANIZATION_Station_1.docx

Grammar Station Directions

Download: GRAMMAR_Station_2.docx

Read Aloud Station Directions

Download: READ_ALOUD_Station_1.docx



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