Write a formal argumentative paper on the following topic:
Based on the significance of their linguistic and cultural differences from American-born, native speakers of English, English language learners do/do not require specialized attention in the Early Childhood Education classroom.
Let the following questions guide you in preparation of a 5-page typed paper. This assignment must include a minimum of three pages of actual text.
Introduction
What is the controversy?
In what professional context is it being discussed?
What are the two sides of the argument?
Who is on each side?
What is your opinion?
Body Paragraph 1 | Point of Argument 1
What is your first reason for holding the opinion you stated at the end of paragraph one?
What do professionals in the field say about this?
What do courses that you have taken say about this?
What does your professional experience say about this?
Body Paragraph 2 | Point of Argument 2
What is your second reason for holding the opinion you stated at the end of paragraph one?
What do professionals in the field say about this?
What do courses that you have taken say about this?
What does your professional experience say about this?
Body Paragraph 3 | Point of Argument 3
What is your third reason for holding the opinion you stated at the end of paragraph one?
What do professionals in the field say about this?
What do courses that you have taken say about this?
What does your professional experience say about this?
Counter-Argument
Who are your opponents?
What do they think?
Why are they right?
Why are they wrong?
Conclusion
Ultimately, what do English language learners need in the Early Childhood Education classroom?
What must be done to ensure that English language learners get what they need?
Who should ensure that English language learners get what they need? Why?
You may draw upon knowledge you gain in this class and any professional experience you have gained to date, but you must also read and borrow from three to five articles on the subject that you take from professional-quality print resources. APA-style documentation must be used for all borrowed material.
