In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]

This Slide Player provides a video and slideshow lesson from the instructor Arleen Richards. She provides the steps for writing an argumentative essay. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1.a; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1.b;...

Students will be able to identify relevant evidence in their argumentative writing. [7:12]

In this lesson, students will learn the importance of citing text evidence to build an argument essay.

In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a topic for an argumentative essay by exploring issues that affect today's world. [4:30]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the subject and audience of your essay by using the action verbs and repetition in the prompt. [4:09]

In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your essay to target your audience by using the words, evidence, and ideas most likely to convince them. [4:54]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write the argument for a thesis statement by turning the purpose statement into a claim. [3:52]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the prompt by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [5:21]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your information for an argumentative essay by using boxes and bullets to prioritize evidence. [4:53]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize and develop supporting reasons by using boxes and bullets. [4:32]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make your paragraphs flow by connecting your examples to your opinion. [3:50]

In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by listing things that you care about, and that give you strong feelings. [4:06]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by identifying the opposing claim and arguing against it. [4:34]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the different parts of an essay by labeling the thesis, topic sentence, supporting details and elaboration. [6:27]

In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [5:07]

In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [4:52]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write the sub-points for your thesis statement by turning the argument into a why question. [3:26]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by better organizing the evidence being presented. [4:15]