Dynamic content designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life Videos and interactives integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. Thanks to this media-rich presentation of content, students are more likely to complete their assigned reading and retain what they''ve read. New - Podcasts featuring Argument Today authors : Each chapter includes a brief podcast recorded by the authors that presents key information in an approachable way, using contemporary examples. New - Integrated writing opportunities : To help students connect chapter content with personal meaning, each chapter offers two varieties of writing prompts: Journal Prompts elicit free-form responses using the "Moves for Arguing" examples as starting points, and an end-of-chapter Shared Writing prompt encourages students to share and reply to each other''s brief responses while practicing generative and persuasive argument strategies. New - Interactive genre pattern graphics : Every genre chapter contains an interactive graphic that allows students to move part-by-part through one or more typical patterns for that chapter''s genre. Moving at their own speed, students build each pattern one piece at a time, then view the entire pattern. New - Videos created for Argument Today : Engaging videos produced specifically for this editionpresent concepts in a fresh way, explaining how to put into practice key skills, such as "How to Generate Ideas with Others." Embedded assessments such as quizzes and concept checks afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on.
Assessments in Revel(tm) let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way. The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study -- anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates. The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing -- among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking -- into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden. Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading. Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion. Essays integrated directly within Revel allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course.
Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips. Features of Argument Today with Readings, 2nd Edition: Interactive writing style - Today''s students respond best to streamlined writing. Instruction is to the point; key concepts are immediately defined and reinforced; paragraphs are short and supported by instructional visuals. This interactive style helps students ask questions and access knowledge - when they are ready for it - putting them in control of their learning. QuickView illustrates how writers might organize each kind of writing and positions each genre in the context of both persuasive and generative arguments. Students are immediately and visually oriented to the kind of writing they''ll be analyzing and producing . Moves for Arguing offer intuitive and memorable real-world argument strategies.
The "Moves" in each genre chapter motivate students to experiment on various arguments, allowing them to see the moves everywhere and go beyond skill-and-drill writing practices. The "Moves" also help students develop "argument sense" -- the intuition that any argument has multiple sides that afford multiple strategies for argumentation. Microgenres are included with each of the ten genre chapters. A microgenre is a member of a larger genre''s extended family but may be used for more narrow or more informal rhetorical situations. For instance, in Chapter 5, students apply the features of narrative arguments to a profile; in Chapter 11, those of a proposal to an elevator pitch; and in Chapter 12, those of a research paper to an explainer. By engaging with microgenres, students gain a richer and deeper understanding about genres and what they can do. Ten Things You Need to Know offers specific, to-the-point summary to help students start developing their own arguments. Every chapter ends with a useful review of key concepts, moves, and strategies that reinforces the chapter''s instruction.
Students spend less time reading about writing and more time working on their own arguments. End-of-chapter activities give students opportunities to practice what they have read. At the close of every chapter, students have plentiful opportunities to "learn by doing" in two ways: Let''s Talk about This exercises prompt classroom discussion, especially in small groups. Let''s Argue about This prompts provide opportunities for formal writing and longer projects. "One Student''s Work" presents model compositions. A student-authored and annotated sample in each genre chapter demonstrates how student writers have approached the genre and helps them understand their peers'' rhetorical choices. Readings and prompts illustrate common organizations of each genre as well as relevant and engaging variations. Apparatus after readings encourages students to interact with readings in a critical way.
A Closer Look questions after each reading give students the opportunity to analyze readings and to explore the rhetorical choices writers have made. Ideas for Arguing prompts after each reading give students the chance to write responses, analyses, and the specific genre taught in the chapter. Multimodal strategies and assignments teach twenty-first-century composing skills. Strategies for composing arguments with electronic and visual tools are offered in each of the genre chapters, along with assignments that offer multimodal opportunities. Chapter 20, "Arguing in Virtual Spaces," encourages students to use Web 2.0 platforms and technologies to publish their arguments and engage in generative arguments. New - For the first time, Argument Today is available via Revel(tm) . Revel is an interactive learning environment that deeply engages students and prepares them for class.
Media and assessment integrated directly within the authors'' narrative lets students read, explore interactive content, and practice in one continuous learning path. Thanks to the dynamic reading experience in Revel, students come to class prepared to discuss, apply, and learn from instructors and from each other. Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up. The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students'' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track.
LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn(tm), Canvas(tm), Brightspace by D2L(tm), and Moodle(tm). With single sign-on, students can be ready to access an interactive blend of authors'' narrative, media, and assessment on their first day. Flexible, on-demand grade synchronization capabilities allow educators to control exactly which grades should be transferred to their LMS Gradebook. Revel is built for digital learning, but we''ve got you covered if you need print, too Revel gives students everyt.