Everything to teach students to build a real argument: claims, evidence, reasoning, counterclaims and rebuttals, plus a two-week unit, a complete lesson with a practice source pack, six activities and every organizer students need.
Teacher guide: argument vs. persuasion vs. opinion; the parts of an argument with a worked example; choosing arguable topics; teaching evidence and the quote sandwich; counterclaims and rebuttals; organizing the essay and transitions; a two-week unit plan; supporting every writer; FAQ
Complete lesson: Should Our School Have a Four-Day Week?, with a four-source practice pack about a fictional school
Six activity ideas: claim sort, evidence hunt, opinion continuum, argument relay, devil’s advocate and revision stations
Organizers: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning, counterclaim and rebuttal, quote sandwich and argument essay planner
Student reference: argument sentence frames and transitions; revision checklist
17 arguable practice questions
Grades 6–12 · any subject
PDF + editable Word (.docx) · 8.5 × 11 in
Practice sources are fictional and clearly labeled
Want this as a live workshop for your staff, or customized for your school? Let’s talk!
License: one educator. See the Terms of Sale for details.
Everything to teach students to build a real argument: claims, evidence, reasoning, counterclaims and rebuttals, plus a two-week unit, a complete lesson with a practice source pack, six activities and every organizer students need.
Teacher guide: argument vs. persuasion vs. opinion; the parts of an argument with a worked example; choosing arguable topics; teaching evidence and the quote sandwich; counterclaims and rebuttals; organizing the essay and transitions; a two-week unit plan; supporting every writer; FAQ
Complete lesson: Should Our School Have a Four-Day Week?, with a four-source practice pack about a fictional school
Six activity ideas: claim sort, evidence hunt, opinion continuum, argument relay, devil’s advocate and revision stations
Organizers: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning, counterclaim and rebuttal, quote sandwich and argument essay planner
Student reference: argument sentence frames and transitions; revision checklist
17 arguable practice questions
Grades 6–12 · any subject
PDF + editable Word (.docx) · 8.5 × 11 in
Practice sources are fictional and clearly labeled
Want this as a live workshop for your staff, or customized for your school? Let’s talk!
License: one educator. See the Terms of Sale for details.
