Argumentative Essays

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• to explain how to do something

• to convince the reader that your side should be considered

• to persuade the reader to take action

• to describe an experience that has impacted you

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

Argumentative essays should include​ (a)   reasons, ​ (b)   evidence, and ​ (c)   facts.

• relevant
• sufficient
• credible

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

Match the following with its description. Argumentative writing elements include:

• Maintain an objective point of view (unbiased)

• Viewpoint

• Acknowledge multiple perspectivies

• Starting Point

• Research a topic and align with one side

• Attitude

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

Reorder the following parts of an introductory paragraph.

• Hook

• Summary of Issue

• Reasoning

• Thesis

• Bridge

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

Reorder the parts of a body paragraph:

• Topic Sentence

• Introduction to evidence

• Evidence (cited)

• Analysis of evidence

• Closing statement/ transition

Reorder the following parts of a counterclaim paragraph:

• Topic sentence

• Summarize the other side of the argument

• Provide potential evidence

• Debunk the other side with evidence from your side

• Closing statement/ transition

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

Reorder the following parts of a conclusion paragraph:

• Restate thesis in an original way

• Summarize your body paragraphs

• Final statement

Tags

CCSS.W.8.4

Put the following steps of the Argumentative Writing process in order:

• Answer the prompt

• Outline and conduct research

• Write your draft

• Revise

• Proofread

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.5