Project Topeka ResourcesWhile this research pilot has ended, these pages share the teaching resources developed for the pilot. The resources include lesson plans and supplementary materials to instruct students on writing argumentative essays and student-centric prompts with sources students can use to build their arguments. These resources are free to use by teachers and students in argumentative writing instruction.
Finding resources informed by the latest research and best practices can be tough. Topeka puts them at your fingertips, with lesson plans and more for three main areas:
1. Pre-writing: Show students how to lay the groundwork.
2. Writing: Jumpstart their capabilities by teaching five critical skills.
3. Revision: Hone specific skills with focused practice.
Show students how to lay the groundwork.
Jumpstart their capabilities by teaching four critical skills
In this five-lesson unit, students and teacher will uncover the process and vocabulary for argumentative writing. This comprehensive unit will develop critical skills including how to build strong claims, identify good evidence to support arguments, organize essays for effective argument, and use appropriate writing style based on audience.
Hone specific skills with focused practice.
Provide tools to support students through the writing process.
Here you can find resources to scaffold student understanding of the writing process. A writing process tracker will help them to track where they are in the writing process. Students will also be able to use support to evaluate evidence. Student also have many resources for revision, including explicit revision strategies, a proofreading checklist and more!
Get support for your writing instruction.
Use our getting started and pacing guides to get started with Topeka. Then use our feedback bank and conferencing guide to make the most of the time Topeka helps you to carve out.
