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  1. PDF Argumentative Writing PowerPoint and Notes for Middle School

    1. Argumentative Writing PowerPoint and Notes. INSTRUCTIONS. This interactive argumentative unit is engaging and humorous. It will surely keep your students' attention, while they learn the intricacies of argument writing. The guided notes correspond with the PowerPoint show that is included in the zip file. As you go through the presentation ...

  2. PDF Argumentative Essay Writing A Step-by-Step Guide

    On March 11, 2010, a high school pitcher in California was facing a player using a metal bat, when he was hit in the temple by a line drive traveling 100 mph. His skull was crushed, and he spent weeks in a ... For an argument essay to be effective, you must organize your ideas, provide solid supporting evidence, and present the information clearly.

  3. 33 Argumentative Essay Topics for Middle School

    Good Argumentative Essay Topic Ideas (and Free, too!) With these 33 new argumentative essay topics for middle school students, you can help your students learn more about what makes a good argument and how to evaluate and decipher so-called "evidence.". As they explore topics like the ways in which schools handle bullying and whether or not ...

  4. 45 Argumentative Writing Prompts for Middle School

    Use these prompts for students who finish work early and need something to do. To choose a prompt, have students pick a number between 1 and 45. Challenge your students to use one writing prompt every day for a full week. Pick prompts that line up with what students are learning in other classes (like history or art).

  5. Argumentative Essay Toolbox

    Argument-PPT-for-Notes-Argumentative Outline. Argument Outline; ... Prompt and Texts. Prompt: You have just read two texts about the Freeganism movement. Write an argumentative essay that argues whether Freeganism should or should not be supported on a larger scale. ... Blackman Middle School 3945 Blaze Dr Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Phone: (615 ...

  6. PDF Argument Writing for Middle School

    Notes on using Triple Q materials . Welcome to Triple Q! The following pages detail substantive information about the content of ... Argument writing for middle school (Units 1-3). Pittsburgh, PA. ... o Argument Essay Chart (large) o Large Post-Its o Argument Essay Criteria -Tab 4 7 Work on Claim : o 10 min - Students write a rough draft of their

  7. How to Teach Arguments and Claims in Middle School

    Here are the 4 steps (plus a bonus ) I use to teach my students the basics of how to identify and analyze arguments and claims. Step 0: Vocabulary. It is essential that everyone has the same understanding of key vocabulary words so this is always the foundation of my lesson. For this unit, students need to know and understand - Argument, Claim ...

  8. A Step-by-Step Plan for Teaching Argumentative Writing

    If you're a writing teacher in grades 7-12 and you'd like a classroom-ready unit like the one described above, including mini-lessons, sample essays, and a library of high-interest online articles to use for gathering evidence, take a look at my Argumentative Writing unit. Just click on the image below and you'll be taken to a page where you can read more and see a detailed preview of ...

  9. How to Write an A+ Argumentative Essay

    An argumentative essay attempts to convince a reader to agree with a particular argument (the writer's thesis statement). The writer takes a firm stand one way or another on a topic and then uses hard evidence to support that stance. An argumentative essay seeks to prove to the reader that one argument —the writer's argument— is the ...

  10. PDF Argumentative Essay Writing

    Studying an Argumentative Essay The following essay argues for the use of school uniforms. Discuss the Preview Questions with the class. Then read the example essay and answer the questions that follow. Preview Questions 1. Did you wear a uniform when you went to school? 2. Some people believe that children are too materialistic these days.

  11. Teaching Argumentative Writing in Middle School ELA: Part One

    My done-for-you Argumentative Writing Unit scaffolds how to write an argumentative essay for you and your students. The unit includes 23 full lesson plans, slide presentations, notebook pages for students, teacher keys and examples, student references pages, and more for a well-rounded unit. Plus, this unit goes through the exact process I ...

  12. Argumentative Writing Unit

    In " 10 Ways to Teach Argument-Writing With The New York Times ," you'll find resources for: Exploring the role of a newspaper opinion section. Understanding the difference between fact and ...

  13. How to Write an Argumentative Essay

    Make a claim. Provide the grounds (evidence) for the claim. Explain the warrant (how the grounds support the claim) Discuss possible rebuttals to the claim, identifying the limits of the argument and showing that you have considered alternative perspectives. The Toulmin model is a common approach in academic essays.

  14. 3 Strong Argumentative Essay Examples, Analyzed

    Argumentative Essay Example 2. Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through female Anopheles mosquitoes. Each year, over half a billion people will become infected with malaria, with roughly 80% of them living in Sub-Saharan Africa.

  15. PDF Argumentative Essay: Revision Checklist REVISION CHECKLIST

    essay. _____ At least one text structure (sequence, cause/effect, problem/solution, topic description, compare/contrast) is used to organize information in the article. _____ Research information is clearly integrated into the text to provide support for the argument. _____ The essay includes at least 4 complete (4-5 sentence) paragraphs.

  16. Argumentative Essay

    When preparing to compose a good argumentative essay, utilize the following steps: Step 1: Select a topic. Step 2: Identify a position. Step 3: Locate appropriate resources. Step 4: Identify evidence supporting the position.(NOTE: If there is little evidence in support of the claim, consider re-examining the main argument.)Steps to write an argumentative essay

  17. Short Argumentative Essay Samples for Middle School

    Argumentative essays serve as a powerful tool in the middle school curriculum for several reasons: Critical Thinking: Writing argumentative essays encourages students to think critically. They must evaluate evidence, analyze different perspectives, and form their own opinions. Persuasive Writing Skills: Developing the ability to persuade others ...

  18. PDF Middle School Argumentative Essay Rubric

    2. Beginning. 1. Purpose • The argument is specific and relevant. • The argument is written in response to the prompt provided. • The argument is distinguishable from opposing claims. • All questions posed, or requirements provided by the prompt, are met and thoughtfully incorporated. • The argument is specific.

  19. 8 Highly Engaging (and Controversial) Argumentative Mentor Texts for

    Please note, each mentor text article should be vetted based on the maturity level of your students and their reading levels. Some of the articles may be above the reading level of middle school students. For this reason, I recommend reading the entire mentor text aloud on a separate day before using it to teach a writing skill.

  20. Elements of Argument & Persuasion Mini-Lessons for Middle School

    Mini-Lesson Set #1: Facts vs. Feelings Interactive Role Play with Discussion Questions → This is the role play summary I explained above. The goal here is to have students practice (and act out) examples of weak persuasion and examples of solid persuasion, keeping their audience in mind and thinking about logical arguments and counter-arguments in a respectful way.

  21. Argumentative Writing Slideshow & Notes Middle School ELA PRINT ...

    Description. Argument writing will be a lot easier to teach with this step-by-step interactive PowerPoint and/or Google Slides presentation with guided notes. Created specifically for middle school students, it tackles the challenges of the argumentative essay by breaking everything down. The kid-friendly explanations and actionable steps ...