Argumentative Essay Writing Unit Graphic Organizers w Mentor Samples Rubric
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This THESIS STATEMENT CENTERED Argumentative essay BUILDER will teach students to construct all of the elements of argument writing, brick by brick, to complete a full, perfectly sequenced essay. Every section is so thoroughly explained with videos, mentor texts, instructions, examples, links, and tips, that motivated students can work through at their own pace, allowing them to maximize their learning and prevent boredom. Whole class teaching is a breeze with this builder because it is chunked into manageable sections, or mini-workshops. New teachers love this argumentative builder because they can work through it with their students without prepping or planning. Essay elements Two versions of this resource: PowerPoint and PDF Pre-writing
- Choosing a topic (topics included)
- Gathering evidence and sources
- Planning and developing the thesis statement
Introductory paragraph
- Hook
- Background information
- Counterclaim
- Thesis statement
Body paragraphs
- Topic sentences (drawn from thesis)
- Evidence
- Transitions
- Elaboration/explanation of evidence
Conclusion paragraph
- Thesis restatement
- Sum up key points
- Pose a resolution (in some cases)
- Revisit hook to bring essay full circle
Additional Activities: Two student sample essays for students to analyze and evaluate with rubric Third sample essay that is broken down and color coded for whole class evaluation **Teacher plans and options for whole class/self-paced included** Each Section Includes:
- Mentor Texts
- Video links
- Graphic organizers
- Instructions
- Examples
- Templates
- Tips, hacks, and tutorials
RELATED RESOURCES:
- Thesis Statement Workshop (printable)
- Thesis Statement Workshop (digital version)
- Short Answer Constructed Response Digital Workshop
- Expository Essay Workshop
- Real Student Argumentative Essay Samples
- Grading Tool: Coded Feedback System
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Total Pages 48 pages Answer Key Rubric only Teaching Duration 3 Weeks
