What elements make up a successful argument? A helpful resource describes aspects of an argument such as the claim, evidence, counterargument, and audience. Perfect as an individual assignment for a flipped lesson or collaborative work, the resource communicates elements writers need to make their argumentative essays convincing. 

Concepts

argumentative writing, evaluating claims, evidence, logical reasoning, target audiences, critical thinking

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide a model argument to readers and have them identify each part of the argument according to the handout
• Pair the handout with a reading strategy designed to have pupils identify the main idea and supporting points

Classroom Considerations

• Resource does not address how each part of an argument interacts with one another; it only looks at parts in isolation

Pros

• Material within resource provides real-life examples 

Cons

Common Core

RI.9-10.2 RI.11-12.2