Original PromptCreate a planning graphic organizer for 6th grade students to complete the following task: Sample Prompt: There are many creative options for discovering your voice and making yourself heard. What are the
ways you can make yourself heard? Select your favorite mode of self-expression and write an argument explaining why
that medium is effective. For an example of an engaging argument, review “OMG, Not Another Selfie!” (Optional
extension: Include graphics or images to support your ideas.
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This learning resource provides a comprehensive guide for students on how to plan and write a 5-paragraph argumentative essay. It starts with clear learning objectives, guiding students through each step from brainstorming ideas to drafting claims and constructing body paragraphs. The resource emphasizes the importance of incorporating rhetorical devices such as ethos, pathos, and logos to strengthen arguments, along with tools for maintaining an academic tone. Additionally, it includes practical prompts and frameworks to help students organize their essays effectively, culminating in a conclusion that restates the claim and provides a final thought or call to action. Special challenges are included to enhance students' understanding of rhetorical impact.