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English · Grade 6

Argument Writing with Evidence

Learners write an argument about whether a fictional middle school should start a composting and recycling program, using a set of sources that vary in credibility. They write a precise claim, organize reasons and evidence, choose credible and relevant evidence and cite it, explain how evidence supports each reason, use transitions and a formal style, and conclude in a way that follows from the argument.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 110 minutes
  • Argument writing check: 9 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, highlight a text, match pairs, put in order and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Introduce a precise claim and organize reasons and evidence clearly and logically.
  • Support reasons with relevant evidence from credible sources, citing the source in the text.
  • Explain how evidence supports each reason, using transitions that clarify relationships among claim, reasons and evidence.
  • Maintain a formal style and write a conclusion that follows from the argument.
  • Draft an argument essay supported by credible sources.

Lessons

  1. A precise claim and a clear plan 5 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
  2. Credible, relevant evidence 5 steps3 practiceabout 28 min
  3. Reasoning and transitions 5 steps3 practiceabout 27 min
  4. Formal style, conclusion and draft 5 steps3 practiceabout 29 min
  5. Argument writing check 9 questions at the end

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