In 7-2 we have been working on writing an argumentative essay. These essays are used when two or more points are presented, and a student has to argue based on textual evidence, why one point is better than the other. This is different from persuasive writing as this is based on evidence, not opinion.
We have started by working with our claim. We used the following anchor chart to help us write our claim. Below are the steps listed with details to give students clear expectations for their writing.
We have started by working with our claim. We used the following anchor chart to help us write our claim. Below are the steps listed with details to give students clear expectations for their writing.