Crafting Argumentative Elements

Emma·

Writing

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectWriting

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Can you create a writable resource that teaches 6th grade Advanced Language Arts students the difference between: claim, counterclaim, and rebuttal? This should prepare students to write an argumentative essay next week. The past two days, students have been summarizing and analyzing the linked text. The assignment/resource should be aligned to Florida BEST Standards:ELA.6.C.1.3: Write and support a claim using logical reasoning, relevant evidence from sources, elaboration, a logical organizatio...

This resource focuses on teaching students how to differentiate between claims, counterclaims, and rebuttals as part of crafting argumentative essays. The objective is to analyze the topic of the four-day school week by using evidence from the article "The Rise of the Four-Day School Week." Key elements of an argument are defined, such as claims (the main argument), counterclaims (opposing views), and rebuttals (responses to counterclaims). Students will learn to identify and understand these elements within a text, follow guided practices to analyze arguments effectively, and ultimately construct their own arguments supported by evidence. The resource also includes templates for peer review and self-assessment, providing a comprehensive framework for developing strong argumentative skills.