7th Grade Grammar Graphic Organizers

Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

The topic of this resource is - Should Teachers and Students be Friends on Social Media?

All aspects of argument writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Argumentative Writing Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Argumentative Writing Prompts Unit 1 include:

• What Time Should Students Go to Bed?
• Should Students Offer Co-ed Athletic Programs?
• Are Youth Centers Effective?
• Is Year-Round School a Better Schedule?
• Should Students and Teachers Be Friends on Social Media?
• Is Homework Effective?
• What Should Be a New Federal Holiday?
• Should School Uniforms Be Required?
• Does TV Have Any Educational Value?
• Do Video Games Promote Violence?

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Lesson with bundle purchase:

• Is Remote Learning More Effective?

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Streamline and scaffold essay writing with your students with these graphic organizers!

Included:

• Planning Graphic Organizers for Informational & Argumentative Essays
• Chunked Rough Draft Pages for Informational & Argumentative Essays

-Guided and Blank Introduction & Conclusion pages included

• Edit/Revise Checklist

Benefits:

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• Guided revising/editing checklist included

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