Arguments Develops excellent communication skills! Critical Thinking Activities to Improve Writing Skills encourages students to think, choose their words carefully, and produce concise, accurate, detailed, and sometimes persuasive, writing. For higher grades, better test scores, and effective everyday communications, few skills are more important than clear, precise writing! Methods: Arguments uses engaging real-life dilemmas to lead students through the analysis and development of logical written arguments. Teaching Support: Includes activity guidelines and answers. 72 activities. License: reproducible.