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- Writing An Argumentative Paragraph (.pdf)
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- Argument Practice - English (.pdf)
- Argument Practice - English (.docx)
- Argument Practice - Spanish (.pdf)
- Argument Practice - Spanish (.docx)
- Argumentative Paragraph Rubric - English (.pdf)
- Argumentative Paragraph Rubric - English (.docx)
- Argumentative Paragraph Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
- Argumentative Paragraph Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
- Argumentative Writing Notes - English (.pdf)
- Argumentative Writing Notes - English (.docx)
- Argumentative Writing Notes - Spanish (.pdf)
- Argumentative Writing Notes - Spanish (.docx)
- Completed Student Notes - English (.pdf)
- Completed Student Notes - English (.docx)
- Completed Student Notes - Spanish (.pdf)
- Completed Student Notes - Spanish (.docx)
- Group Activity Arguments - English (.pdf)
- Group Activity Arguments - English (.docx)
- Group Activity Arguments - Spanish (.pdf)
- Group Activity Arguments - Spanish (.docx)
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Learning how to craft a cogent argument based on a solid claim, supported with evidence and solid reasoning, is an important life skill. Teach middle schoolers about argumentative writing with a lesson asking them to analyze the claims, evidence, and reasoning used in fiction and nonfiction texts. As an assessment, individuals read an article and craft an argumentative paragraph about it.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
argumentative writing, arguments, counterarguments, peer editing, textual evidence, evaluating claims, logical reasoning, conclusions, the writing process, elements of a short story, informational texts, critical thinking, author's purpose, annotation, expository essays, paragraph structure, the tell-tale heart, edgar allan poe
Instructional Ideas
- Print the arguments on different colored card stock, laminate them to permit reuse and then cut them into strips
Classroom Considerations
- Requires projection equipment for the slide show and copies of "The Tell-Tale Heart," two worksheets, and the rubric
Pros
- Materials are available in Spanish and English
- Teacher's notes offer additional guidance for instructors
Cons
- None