Argumentative Writing – Important Elements to Include

Description

This Argumentative Writing – Thesis Statement, Evidence, Claim, & Counterclaim lesson will have your students gain a clear understanding of these writing elements in no time!

What This Resource Solves

Students will be able to determine the appropriate evidence to include with thesis statements as well as how to identify and write claims and counterclaims. The activities come in a digital & printable format. Students use drag-&-drop activities in addition to analyzing argumentative paragraphs. Students will know exactly what to include in a strong argumentative paragraph or essay.

What’s Included in This Argumentative Writing:

• Thesis Statements & Evidence – drag-&-drop activities
• Claims & Counterclaims – drag-&-drop activities
• Argumentative Paragraph Example
• 5 Argumentative Paragraphs where students identify the following:

1.  Claim
2.  Evidence
3.  Counterclaim
4. Transition words to introduce counterclaim as well as rebuttal
5.  Closing Statement

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