Argumentative Text Introduction - Elements of an Argument Graphic Organizer

Lay solid foundations for your argumentative text unit with this simple yet effective introduction to the elements of an argument. The editable PowerPoint presentation will provide an easy-to-teach overview while the doodle note style graphic organizer will offer your students a fun and interactive way to process and record the essential content.

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✎ With this introduction to argumentative texts mini-lesson, you can help your students develop a better understanding of the key elements of an argument.

► What elements of an argument are covered?

• The Purpose of an Argument (The WHY)
• Argument vs. Persuasion
• Ethos, Pathos, Logos
• Claims
• Reasons
• Evidence
• Counterclaims & Rebuttals
• Audience

With this ready-to-use resource, you can focus on delivering the content and engaging with your students instead of spending your time and energy designing your lesson from scratch. 

► What’s Included:

• Editable Elements of an Argument Slideshow (PowerPoint & Google Slides)
• Interactive Doodle Notes & Completed Example
• Elements of an Argument Bulletin Board Posters

… All in Printable & Digital Formats!

You’ll love the visually appealing slide deck, and your students will love being able to incorporate their creativity in the note-taking process. No cutting or gluing required!

Introducing students to argumentative texts has never been easier!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kerisa T said, “The format of these slides is eye-catching yet simple.  My students grasp key points with this visual resource.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Megan said, “This is exactly what I was looking for when introducing argumentative terms to my student. They do a lot of interactive notebooking and this fit right in.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stepping in Social Studies said, “I recently used this  in my 7th grade ELA class and overall, I found it to be a valuable addition to my instructional materials. The resource aligned well with the state standards I needed to cover, and the instructions and materials were clear and easy to understand.”

Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS):

RI.5.1, RI.5.8

RI.6.1, RI.6.8

RI.7.1, RI.7.8

You Might Also Like These Argumentative Text Resources:

• Tracing & Evaluating Arguments - Passages & Question Sets
• Evaluating Arguments with Smash, Boom, Best
• Argument Quick Writes

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