A second strategy to introduce argumentative writing is to reveal two essays on the same topic--one that's written persuasively and one that's written argumentatively. Before writing arguments with two sides represented, they have to be able to identify them in anchor papers.
Maya civilization. The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the Maya peoples, and noted for its hieroglyphic scriptâthe only known fully developed writing system of the pre-Columbian Americasâas well as for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.
The Mayan, or Maya, peoples made their home in an area known as Mesoamerica (modern day Mexico and Central America). Mayan culture was well established by 1000 BCE, and it lasted until 1697 CE. All Maya shared a common culture and religion, but each city governed itself and had its own noble ruler. These cities never came together to form a single empire. Mayan kings were constantly at war with each other, fighting for tribute (gifts) and prisoners to sacrifice to the gods.