ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING UNIT THESIS STATEMENT CENTERED WORKSHOPS
DiGiGoods and Printables ELA
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Grade Levels
6th - 9th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.6.1
CCSSW.6.1a
CCSSW.6.1b
CCSSW.6.1c
CCSSW.6.1d
Formats Included
- Zip
- Google Apps™
- Internet Activities
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Description
Raise your classes fun factor with these argumentative essay workshops!
PLEASE NOTE: This bundle is for teachers who teach multiple grade levels. Both workshops have the same activities, but with different mentor sample essays and examples. You can also purchase each one separately.
This bundle will always be 30% OFF!
⭐ THEMES: SPACE ALIENS. MENTOR SAMPLE ESSAY: DO ALIENS EXIST? & VIDEO GAMES: HARMFUL OR HELPFUL?
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:
- Lessons
- Instructions
- Examples
- Mentor Samples
- Templates
- Digital Notebooks To Construct Each Paragraph and Full Essay
⭐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
⭐Counterclaim Paragraph
- Opposing views
- Validate opposing views
- Rebut opposing views
- Provide evidence
⭐Conclusion Paragraph
- Recap key points
- Revisit thesis statement
- Revisit theme of the hook
Total Pages
Answer Key
Rubric only
Teaching Duration
2 months
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSSW.6.1a
Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
CCSSW.6.1b
Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSSW.6.1c
Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
CCSSW.6.1d
Establish and maintain a formal style.