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CHORES Argumentative Framework

Author

Takisha

Subject

Writing

Difficulty

11th Grade

Prompt used to create this resource

Teach AP lang students about argumentative writing using C (current event). H (history). O (outside knowledge). R (reading). E (experience). S (science) framework

Description

This resource focuses on using the CHORES framework to enhance argumentative writing skills for AP Language and Composition. It outlines an effective strategy for analyzing and incorporating various forms of evidence—Current Events, History, Outside Knowledge, Reading, Experience, and Science—into argumentative essays. The goal is to help students understand the importance of diverse evidence types to create more persuasive arguments. The document includes learning objectives, examples of evidence from different categories, practice opportunities, and a structured approach to developing argumentative essays. Moreover, students learn to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence and practice drafting their essays with a focus on integrating multiple types of evidence, ensuring their arguments are comprehensive and well-supported.

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