Original PromptCreate sentence stems for 8th grade ELA craft moves (quote the authority, incorporate humor, make comapirsons, stir in empathy, address the reader, anecdote, repitition, use technical vocabulary, negative connotation, build a move) for an argument paper that consists of topic sentence quoted evidence, analysis, craft move one and craft move two. This is to help Special Ed students write their debate, the topics are zoos are bad, cloning is bad, aggressive video games are bad and disney world is...
This resource focuses on mastering the art of argumentation, guiding students to structure persuasive paragraphs effectively. It begins with defining the essential components of an argument: a clear topic sentence that states the claim, supporting evidence, and thorough analysis explaining how the evidence supports the claim. The resource also introduces persuasive craft moves, such as rhetorical questions and emotive language, to enhance the argument's impact. Guided practice is provided, encouraging students to write their own argument paragraphs on a selected debate topic, utilizing provided sentence stems to assist in their writing. Additionally, the document explores various craft moves that can improve writing, such as similes, metaphors, and the importance of vivid verbs. The final challenge prompts students to select a debate topic and draft a complete argument, reinforcing their understanding of structured argumentation and persuasive techniques.