How do argumentation skills develop in children?

Argumentation develops progressively: at 4-5 years, children express simple preferences; at 6-8 years, they give reasons; at 9-11 years, they form more elaborate arguments; and at 12+ years, they use structured argumentation and consider counter-arguments.

What activities can help develop argumentation skills?

Effective activities include debates, role-playing, movie and book reviews, and justifying choices. These activities help children practice expressing opinions and supporting them with reasons.

At what age do children typically start giving reasons for their opinions?

Children typically start giving reasons for their opinions between 6-8 years of age. Before this, at 4-5 years, they mainly express simple preferences without detailed justification.

Why are argumentation skills important for children?

Argumentation skills are essential for social and school life. They enable children to express and justify their opinions effectively, convince others, engage in debates, and participate meaningfully in academic and social discussions.

Argumentation and opinion: speech therapy guide

Q: What is argumentation in speech therapy?

Argumentation is the ability to express and justify one's opinion, to convince and to debate. It's a complex language skill that develops progressively and is essential for social and school life.

Q: What are the key components of argumentation skills?

The key components include expressing an opinion ('I think that...', 'In my opinion...'), justifying ('because...', 'since...'), giving examples ('for example...'), nuancing ('but...', 'however...'), and concluding ('therefore...', 'in conclusion...').

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Argumentation and opinion: speech therapy guide

Argumentation is the ability to express and justify one's opinion, to convince and to debate. It's a complex language skill that develops progressively and is essential for social and school life.

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Components

Expressing an opinion: "I think that...", "In my opinion..."

Justifying: "because...", "since..."

Giving examples: "for example..."

Nuancing: "but...", "however..."

Concluding: "therefore...", "in conclusion..."

Development

4-5 years: expresses simple preferences. 6-8 years: gives reasons. 9-11 years: more elaborate arguments. 12+ years: structured argumentation, consideration of counter-arguments.