Are you searching for a captivating and relevant topic to teach argumentative writing to your middle school students? This week-long argument writing unit equips you with everything you need to guide your students through the process of writing a compelling argumentative essay centered around year round school. It includes detailed, step-by-step instructions for each stage of the argumentative writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revising. In addition, there are differentiation options and scaffolded materials to meet the needs of all learners.
✅ Students will be required to show understanding of the following skills:
- Develop an argument with a clear claim
- Develop their claim with strong reasons and relevant evidence
- Create a counterclaim and effective rebuttal
- Write a well organized multi-paragraph argumentative essay
- Pull evidence from multiple online sources
- Citing evidence through direct quotes, paraphrasing, or summarizing
✍ What’s Included:
1. Year-Round School Debate Argumentative Essay Task (Editable)
- Task #1: Create Your Claim
- Task #2: Research Time
- Task #3: PEEL: Argumentative Writing Graphic Organizer
- Task #4: Rough Draft
- Task #5: Self and Peer Assessments
- Task #6: Revisions and Final Draft
2. Parts of An Argument Introduction Activity
3. Become a Writing Expert Guide
4. 13 Argumentative Writing Anchor Charts
- Parts of a Strong Argument
- Introduction Paragraph
- Claims
- Reason and Evidence
- Evidence and Explanations
- Counterclaims
- Creating Your Counterclaim and Rebuttal
- Conclusion Paragraph
- Transition Words and Phrases
5. Guided Lesson Presentation (Editable)
6. Teacher Guide with Detailed Lesson Ideas & Structure
7. Teacher Models and Student Writing Samples
8. Argumentative Essay Rubric (Editable)
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Resource:
✅ Editable Lesson Materials and Presentation
✅ Teacher Guide with Clear Directions & Tips
✅ Scaffolded Strategies and Activities for ALL Learners
✅ Teacher Models and Students Work Samples
✅ LOW PREP Activities
✋ How Can You Use This Argumentative Writing Unit?
– Whole Group Teaching
-Student Collaboration Activities
– Small Group Remediations
– Intervention Activities
– Learning Stations
– Sub Plans
