Students learn to build a real argument — stating a clear claim, backing it with reasons and evidence, fairly addressing the other side, and driving it home — so their writing can actually change minds.
Students will be able to…
It’s easy to say what you think — but how do you write it so convincingly that even someone who disagrees has to take you seriously?
Project this and tap each part of an argument. Have students see how a claim, evidence, counterclaim, and conclusion work together to persuade.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
“I think so” isn’t enough — how do you PROVE a point?
Teacher models.
Class plans an argument.
Students draft.
Students share an argument.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Introduce claims and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
Support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence from credible sources.
Provide a concluding statement that follows from the argument.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students write a counterclaim and then a rebuttal — a response that shows why their own claim still holds up. A printable argument organizer is in the ELA library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.