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Learn Zillion: Revise and Explain Evidence in Argumentative Writing

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your argumentative essay by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Information for an Argumentative Essay

8th Standards
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]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay

8th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs by introducing and explaining your evidence while using transitions between sentences and paragraphs. [4:53]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Conclusion

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your argumentative essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [5:15]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas for an Argumentative Essay

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your ideas for an argumentative essay by using a short plan. [4:30]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for a argumentative essay by making a list of important topics. [4:50]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Order Reasons and Counterargument to Best Prove Claim

7th - 8th Standards
Students will organize the reasons and counterargument to best prove claim. [6:42]
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Learn Zillion: Connect Ideas and Examples in Argumentative Writing

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your paragraphs flow by connecting your examples to your opinion. [3:50]
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Learn Zillion: Acknowledge an Opposing View in Argumentative Writing

7th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to acknowledge opposing view points by conceding a weakness in your argument. [4:05]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Support for Your Argument

7th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [5:07]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Support for an Argument in Opinion Writing

6th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Write Hypothetical Details to Support an Argument

7th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [4:52]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Sub Points to Support a Thesis Statement

7th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]
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8th Grade Ela: Argumentative Writing

6th - 8th Standards
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;...
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Learn Zillion: Identify Relevant Evidence

6th Standards
Students will be able to identify relevant evidence in their argumentative writing. [7:12]
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Argumentative Essay: Citing and Analyzing Evidence

9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students will learn the importance of citing text evidence to build an argument essay.
Instructional Video4:30
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Learn Zillion: Select a Topic for an Argumentative Essay

8th Standards
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]
Instructional Video4:09
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Learn Zillion: Analyze a Writing Prompt to Determine the Subject and Audience

7th Standards
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]
Instructional Video4:54
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Learn Zillion: Revise Argumentative Writing to Target a Specific Audience

5th - 8th Standards
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]
Instructional Video3:52
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Learn Zillion: Write an Argument for a Thesis Statement

6th Standards
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]