Mootup is the way to build argumentative writing skills as
expected by the Common Core State Standards. Mootup provides both
writing instruction as well as a revolutionary new writing format that
students love.

Interactive

In Mootup assignments, students are not writing in a bubble. Students are paired up, and take turns writing arguments and rebuttals against an anonymous classmate.

Fun

Mootup taps into two things today’s students love: social networking and competition. As a result, students have more fun and complain less, even while doing a writing assignment.

Helps Meet and Exceed Standards

State standards are more effectively met by including Mootup in curricula. Mootup helps students improve argumentative and persuasive writing skills that are heavily emphasized in the Common Core State Standards.
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Inspires Critical Thinking

Students learn to think critically as they delve deeper into topics using Mootup while building effective logic and reasoning skills.

Instructive

Students are given guidance to help them organize their thoughts into the type of structured argumentative writing that is expected by Common Core.

Easier Grading

Mootup assignments are easier and more interesting to read because of Mootup’s interactive format, and Mootup provides participation data to help educators grade. Educators are able to begin grading as soon as students start submitting arguments without having to wait for the entire assignment to be complete.

1. What is Mootup?
2. Why use Mootup?
3. How can I use Mootup?

The three-step tool that empowers educators to create debate assignments for students as the alternative to essays or papers that teaches argumentative writing.

Mootup develops students' skills in argumentative writing, logical reasoning and critical thinking
Mootup gets students more engaged in the subject matter
Mootup makes grading more fun, more accurate, and takes less time

Educator creates the customized debate assignment
Students log in from anywhere with web access and debate an anonymous, randomly selected classmate, according to the rules and number of rounds selected by the educator.
Educator utilizes the streamlined grading process that allows for quicker feedback and more accurate grading using information provided by the tool.

Benefits for Students Include:

Growth and development in argumentative writing skills
Improved logic and critical thinking skills as students read and write arguments and counterarguments
Increased level of engagement in subject matter
Quicker and more periodic grading feedback
It's fun!

Benefits for Educators Include:

Helps educational institutions meet state and national standards for teaching of argumentative writing
Ability to monitor and grade writing assignments as they are happening, instead of only when the complete product is turned in
More information to use for grading, such as participation data, provided by the tool
Students are more receptive to teaching when they become engaged through debate participation
It is fun to read and grade debate-style writing!

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Mootup is the way to build argumentative writing skills as expected by the Common Core State Standards. Mootup provides both writing instruction as well as a revolutionary new writing format that students love.