Original PromptScaffolded Unit for teaching how to write an argumentative essay with 5-7 lessons that help the student build their essay, edit/revise it/ and then create the final copy
This resource focuses on mastering the skills necessary to construct a well-organized argumentative essay. It outlines a structured approach through various components: developing a clear claim, providing logical reasons, supporting the claim with strong evidence, addressing counter-arguments, and ensuring clarity and flow in writing. The document includes a step-by-step writing map that guides students in crafting their essays, with specific sections dedicated to selecting a topic, constructing claims, using the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework, and refining drafts through peer and self-revision. It provides sentence starters for drafting claims, evidence, and counter-arguments, as well as checklists for effective layout and grammar. The resource concludes with editing techniques and advanced writing strategies to enhance essay quality.