Argumentative Essay Writing Units Bundle w. Thesis Statement, Counterclaim, Hook

Guaranteed to be the MOST FUN argumentative essay writing unit yet! This bundle includes THREE 360 digital escape rooms AND a full essay building workshop on Google Slides and printable 8.5x111. Students will encounter aliens, enter spaceships, dive deep into the sea, and journey through castles of the middle ages, all while learning to write flawless hooks, thesis statements, counterclaims, and ultimately, a full argumentative essay!

This COMPLETE workshop guides students through every paragraph and element of argument writing.

INCLUDED:

• DO ALIENS EXIST? COMPLETE ESSAY BUILDER WORKSHOP- Google Slides, Paper, Easel (students can choose their own topics)
• THESIS STATEMENT SPACE ESCAPE- 360 Digital Escape
• THE GREAT HOOK ESCAPE- 360 Digital Escape
• COUNTERCLAIM CASTLE ESCAPE- 360 Digital Escape

❤ **STUDENTS AND TEACHERS DO NOT NEED A THINGLINK ACCOUNT**

ESCAPE ROOMS:

THESIS STATEMENT ESCAPE ROOM:

Thesis Statement Digital 360 Escape Room for Argumentative Writing. Students journey through space, entering spaceships and cool 360 scenes to learn how to write flawless thesis statements. They will have so much fun with this resource they won't even realize they are learning! It is packed full of activities, puzzles, games, sound effects, clues, and escape codes.

Included: 4 MAIN SCENES (with sound effects in ALL scenes) and navigation/clue sheets. *You can use the Google Slides version of these or the printables 8.5x11.

1- VIRTUAL CLASSROOM- Students will enter the first scene which is a desk in a classroom. Here, they will click icons to learn all about the basics, purpose, and elements of a thesis statement: Topic, Claim, Reasons. If they answer the questions correctly they will get a code that lets them escape into deep space.

2- WHAT ON EARTH IS A THESIS STATEMENT?- Students are hurled into a space scene where they will learn about controversy, choosing topics, and effective argumentation tips.

3- THESIS STATEMENT INVASION- This scene has 5 spaceships. Students will enter each one where they will have to identify the elements of each thesis statement to escape.

4- DEEP SPACE WRITING- In this scene, students will go even deeper into space. There are 5 thesis writing tasks where they will open icons that link them to ProCon.org topics and they will use the info. to write theses for each on their scaffolded templates. This room also includes a video on T.S. and a digital Jigsaw puzzle.

Digital and printable clue sheets that help students navigate the rooms and allow them to respond to questions and activities. (Google Slides and 8.5 x 11 paper.

5- CONGRATULATIONS- Students escape to a welcome back to earth scene where they can watch a hilarious alien video.

6- COMPANION SHEETS- Students easily navigate the room and record their answers using the companion sheets. These come in Google Slides AND printable sheets for those who enjoy writing on paper.

GAMES AND TECH REQUIREMENTS:

• Embedded Videos (Optional. Youtube required for 2 of them)
• Crossword puzzle with embedded code to escape
• Jigsaw puzzle with code to escape (Must have access to Google Slides OR Jigsawplanet.com)
• Clear instructions on navigation slides/sheets
• Examples and analysis
• Methods and Strategies
• ANSWERS AND SAMPLE RESPONSES INCLUDED

GREAT HOOK ESCAPE

Included: 4 SCENES! (with sound effects in ALL scenes)

1. UNDER THE SEA- Students learn purpose of hooks and 6 effective methods. Optional YouTube video included. Students will practice each method by choosing from the list of topics and writing a hook for it using the method that pairs best with that particular topic. All writing tasks are typed on their companion Google Slides OR written on printable worksheets.
2. BAD HOOK SWAMP- Students learn the common bad hooks and why they are ineffective, then play a bad hook match game.
3. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM- Often, students don't know where to begin. This room teaches students to use the big idea of a thesis statement for the topic of a hook. Prior knowledge of thesis statement NOT required. Thesis statements included.
4. CONGRATULATIONS- Students escape to a funny scene of a man catching a fish where they are congratulated on learning to "hook" any reader!
5. COMPANION SHEETS- Students easily navigate the room and record their answers using the companion sheets. These come in Google Slides AND printable sheets for those who enjoy writing on paper.

GAMES AND TECH REQUIREMENTS:

• Embedded Videos (OPTIONAL) This bonus Shmoop video helps visual learners, but those who can't access Youtube can opt out and still use this resource.
• Interactive Bad Hook Matching Game
• Crossword puzzle with embedded code to escape
• Jigsaw puzzle with code to escape (Must have access to Google Slides OR Jigsawplanet.com)
• Practice writing hooks by pairing up method with topics (included)
• Clear instructions on navigation slides/sheets
• Examples and analysis
• Methods and Strategies
• ANSWERS AND SAMPLE RESPONSES INCLUDED

COUNTERCLAIM CASTLE ESCAPE

1-Medieval: Learn, watch videos, see examples

2-King's Castle: Counterclaim placement

3-Dungeon: Placement, introduction phrases,

4-Jousting: Know your opponent

5- 2nd Dungeon: Write 4 counterclaims and rebuttals

6-Slay The Dragon: Games, puzzles

7-Congratulations: Feast with the king!

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY WORKSHOP

⭐⭐NOTE: This workshop teaches students how to think like a writer to produce clear, concise, and relevant work. Because it uses a framework, and not a formulaic approach, students learn specific techniques to write logically, with the reader in mind. They are not tempted to add filler and irrelevant information to fit a formula or a required number of words.

Of course, my video tutorials are optional, but if you are looking for a co-teacher in your room, I'm here for you! I personally guide students through each section and paragraph. I teach them how to use the slides and offer writing tips and advice. This can allow you to offer more individualized attention to struggling writers while your advanced students use the tutorials. This is differentiation in the truest sense!

Great for teachers who are new to teaching writing as well as veteran teachers who are looking for a fully comprehensive essay workshop that requires

NO PLANNING, PREPPING, OR PRINTING

⭐Each Section (mini workshop) Includes:

• Explanations & Instructions
• Mentor Examples
• Interactive Templates / Workspace

⭐Pre-writing

• Choosing a topic (topics included)
• Gathering evidence and sources
• Planning 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**