Accessible Argument Writing Guide

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Argument Writing

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SubjectArgument Writing

Original Prompt

Can you recreate the student scaffolds attatched to look more visually appealing to students with disabilities.

This resource is designed to assist students in planning and self-assessing their argumentative essays in line with simplified Regents criteria. It outlines a scoring rubric with specific descriptors for each score level from 1 to 6, helping students understand what constitutes a strong argument versus a weaker one. The document includes a goal-setting reflection space for students to define their target scores and reasons for aiming at those scores. A self-assessment checklist is provided to guide students through the writing process, ensuring clarity in their introduction, claim, evidence, and reasoning. Additionally, it incorporates structured sections for students to draft their claim, gather evidence, develop reasoning, and address counterclaims, fostering a comprehensive approach to argument development.