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Lissette Flores

Argumentative Reflection

I completed an argumentative research assignment on Single-Gender classrooms in my

11th grade English. In this assignment, I was asked to read and summarize two articles about

consequences and benefits of having single-gender classrooms. After reading the article, I was

required to write research paper to argue whether districts should switch to single-gender

schools or remain as mixed-gender classrooms. Furthermore, I collected data, evaluated

evidence, and establish a position that school districts should remain as mixed-gender

classrooms. This assignment fits the category of argumentative because I investigated the topic

about single-gender classrooms and I evaluated the collected information to establish my

position in a summary manner.

This assignment shows that I am a Critical Thinker because I was able to analyze two

reliable articles from the internet to support my position. In addition, it also shows that I am a

critical thinker by listening to my classmates opinions that defend my claim. Furthermore, I was

a critical Thinker because I was able to analyze evidence both side to conclude my final position.

This assignment helped me work towards being a critical thinker by reading reliable sources,

articles, and evaluating evidence from both sides of the argument to conclude my final thoughts.

In addition, I was a critical thinker by interviewing my stepmother about her thoughts on the

argument, “mixed gender vs. single gender classrooms”. Lastly, I was able to create and structure

my argument in essay format using reliable evidence, quotes with annotations, and explicit

points.
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This assignment has allowed me to grow as a student. Before, I was unable to direct my

points in my essays. However, now I am able to analyze and connect my evidence to my claim in

my essays. I will continue to use academic vocabulary, and clarity in writing. I need to improve

on is analyzing the text by reading thoroughly and annotating and developing better time

management in order to improve the quality of my work. I plan to continue to develop my

writing skill in my future college essays by drafting a graphic organizer before writing my essay

to help assist the readers for clarity.