(optional) Select a topic for an argumentative essay
In this lesson you will learn how to choose a topic for an argumentative essay by exploring issues that affect today's world.
1 - Draft a Thesis Statement
In this lesson you will learn how to draft a thesis statement for your argumentative essay by combining your claim and supporting reasons.
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2 - Gather Evidence and Cite Sources
In this lesson you will learn how to collect evidence that supports your thesis by using a variety of properly cited resources.
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3 - Organize information for an argumentative essay
In this lesson you will learn how to organize your information for an argumentative essay by using boxes and bullets to prioritize evidence
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4 - Write an introductory paragraph that addresses the opposing views
In this lesson you will learn to write an introductory paragraph to define your claim by arguing why this issue is important and addressing the opposing claim.
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5 - Draft body paragraphs for an argumentative essay
In this lesson you will learn how to draft body paragraphs by introducing and explaining your evidence while using transitions between sentences and paragraphs
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6 - Draft a concluding paragraph for an argumentative essay
In this lesson you will learn how to draft a concluding paragraph for your essay by summarizing your argument, identifying a solution, and stating the consequence of inaction.
Argumentative Writing:
Revising to strengthen an argument
Revising to strengthen an argument
Using revision strategies to strengthen the argument within an essay
1 - Revise argumentative writing to target a specific audience
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2 - Strengthen argumentative writing by identifying an opposing claim
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In this lesson you will learn how to revise your essay to target your audience by using the words, evidence, and ideas most likely to convince them.
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In this lesson you will learn how to strengthen your argument by identifying the opposing claim and arguing against it.
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3 - Use Transition words in argumentative witing
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4 - Revise argumentative writing by reorganizing evidence
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In this lesson you will learn how to strengthen your argument by creating flow throughout the essay using transition words.
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In this lesson you will learn how to strengthen your argument by better organizing the evidence being presented.
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5 - Revise argumentative writing by clarifying
In this lesson you will learn how to strengthen your argument by clarifying in areas that need more development.
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6 - Strengthen a concluding paragraph by reflecting on the consequences of inaction
In this lesson you will learn how to strengthen your concluding paragraph by reflecting on the consequences of inaction.
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W.E.B. Du bois
This sequence of process-based writing lessons leans heavily on insights from a close reading of the first chapter of the text, "The Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. Du Bois. Across these lessons, students plan, draft, revise, and edit an argumentative essay taking a position on whether or not Du Bois' argument is effective.
Access the rubric and a copy of "Of Our Spiritual Strivings" (first chapter of Souls of Black Folk).
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Close reading informational text: The Souls of Black Folk: Of Our Spiritual Strivings
This sequence of lessons is based on text-dependent questions that are answered through a close reading of the first chapter of W.E.B Du Bois' The Souls of Black Folk.
Close Reading Lesson 1 - Analyze an epigraph for tone
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Close Reading Lesson 2 -Trace the development of an idea over the course of a text
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In this lesson you will learn to determine a text’s tone by analyzing the epigraph.
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In this lesson you will learn to trace the development of an idea over the course of a text by creating an outline.
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Close Reading Lesson 3 -Analyze a symbol in a text
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Close Reading Lesson 4 -Determine an author's purpose
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In this lesson, you will learn how to analyze symbols by connecting figurative language with the meaning of a text.
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In this lesson you will learn how to determine an author’s purpose by considering his choice of audience.
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Close Reading Lesson 5 -Analyze rhetoric to determine an author's point of view
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Close Reading Lesson 6 -Delineate and evaluate an argument
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In this lesson you will learn to determine an author’s point of view by examining the author’s use of rhetoric.
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In this lesson you will learn to delineate and evaluate an argument by considering the validity of an author’s claims.
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Writing argumentative essay on The Souls of Black Folk: Of Our Spiritual Strivings
This sequence of process-based writing lessons leans heavily on insights from a close reading of the first chapter of the text, The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. Across these lessons, you will plan, draft, revise, and edit an argumentative essay taking a position on whether or not Du Bois' argument is effective.
Writing Lesson 1 - Craft a claim and counterclaim
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Writing Lesson 2 - Develop claims and counterclaims by selecting evidence from the text
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In this lesson you will learn to craft a claim and counterclaim by creating a brainstorming chart.
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In this lesson you will learn to develop claims and counterclaims by selecting relevant evidence.
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Writing Lesson 3 - Logically order an essay by creating an outline
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Writing Lesson 4 - Introduce precise and knowledgeable claims
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In this lesson you will learn to logically order an essay by creating an outline.
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In this lesson you will learn to develop a precise, knowledgeable claim by evaluating a claim’s significance.
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Writing Lesson 5 - Write with clear and cohesive transitions
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Writing Lesson 6 - Write in an objective tone
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In this lesson you will learn to write clear, cohesive transitions by using transitional phrases and varying syntax.
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In this lesson you will learn to write in an objective tone by editing for point of view.
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Booker T. Washington
This sequence of process-based writing lessons leans heavily on insights from a close reading of Up from Slavery, Chapter 1. Across these lessons, students plan, draft, revise, and edit a argumentative essay using evidence from the text to assert how Washington's use of rhetoric shows his perception and positioning of audience.
Access the rubric and a copy of Chapter 1 from Up From Slavery.
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Close reading informational text: Up From Slavery (Chapter 1)
This sequence of lessons is based on text-dependent questions that are answered through a close reading of the first chapter of Booker T. Washington's autobiography, Up From Slavery.
Close Reading Lesson 1 - Identify an author's point of view
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Close Reading Lesson 2 - Explain an author's argument by analyzing word choice
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In this lesson, you will learn to identify an author’s point of view by identifying and explaining important word choices.
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In this lesson, you will learn to explain an author’s argument about a specific topic by analyzing an author’s word choices.
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Close Reading Lesson 3 -Identify tone by analyzing word choices
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Close Reading Lesson 4 -Examine the structure of a text
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In this lesson, you will learn to identify tone, by analyzing word choices.
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In this lesson, you will learn to analyze the structure of a text by identifying the order of points and ideas.
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Close Reading Lesson 5 -Analyze the connections between ideas
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Close Reading Lesson 6 - Determine the author's purpose by analyzing the use of rhetoric
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In this lesson you will learn to analyze the connections between ideas by examining the similarities between different passages.
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In this lesson you will learn to determine the author’s purpose by analyzing the use of rhetoric.
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Writing an argumentative essay about the first chapter of Up from Slavery
Writing Lesson 1 - Generate a precise claim
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Writing Lesson 2 - Draft an outline
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In this lesson, you will learn how to generate a precise claim by analyzing your text and notes for reasons and evidence
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In this lesson you will learn how to draft an outline of your essay by analyzing your claim, text, and notes.
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Writing Lesson 3 - Revise an outline
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Writing Lesson 4 - Write an introduction
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In this lesson you will learn you will learn how to revise your outline by analyzing your first draft outline and your evidence.
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In this lesson you will learn how to write an introduction by supplying the basic elements of an introduction.
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Writing Lesson 5 - Establish clear relationships between ideas
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Writing Lesson 6 - Write a counterclaim by analyzing your claim
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In this lesson you will learn how to establish clear relationships between ideas by analyzing different quotations.
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In this lesson you will learn how to write a counterclaim by analyzing your claim.
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