Argumentative Writing: Brainstorming and Outlining Pack

So, you want to have students write about what they care about--but how do you get them to come up with an idea that they care about...and then how do you get them started?

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**Note**

This bundle is included in the following, larger bundle at a discounted price:

• Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan

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This bundle is the perfect set of lessons to kick off your choice topic argumentative writing unit. 7 engaging lessons are the first lessons I use in my full Argumentative Writing Unit, and will get your students motivated, moving, talking, and writing about something they believe in.

The 7 lessons include:

1. Introduction to Argumentative Writing: How Your Writing Could Change the World
2. Intro to Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning through Philosophical Chairs*
3. Difference Between Opinion, Fact, and Claim
4. Brainstorming Topics that Matter to You*
5. Testing Topics that Matter to You using Talk*
6. Planning your Outline*
7. Outlining your Essay

*Discounted price when bought through this bundle!

The 7 handouts include:

1. Teen Activist Scavenger Hunt
2. Philosophical Chairs Pre-Thinking Organizer*
3. "What Would You Change?" Topic Brainstorming Graphic Organizer*
4. "Let's Talk About it" Topic Tester*
5. Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning Note Guide*
6. Basic Outline Template*
7. Advanced Outline Template*

*Discounted price when bought through this bundle!

Each lesson plan includes:

1. At-a-Glance Lesson Overview
2. Content standards
3. Language standards
4. Detailed lesson plans
5. Editable student handouts
6. Power point slides

**Note**

This lesson is included in the following bundles at a discounted price:

• Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan

You may also be interested in these other argumentative writing products:

Bundles:

• Research Lesson Bundle
• Revising, Editing, and Peer Feedback Pack (for Argumentative Writing)
• Organization and Structure Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)
• Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan

Individual Lessons:

• Counterargument Lesson Plan
• Editing Stations - Argumentative Writing
• Evaluating Reliable Sources
• Quote or Paraphrase? Lesson
• Integrating Quotes Lesson