Writing an Argument Claim

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can develop a strong claim for my argument response that includes reasons to support my viewpoint.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning.

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Practice

14 min

2 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œWrite a claim about the importance of reading books for students. Provide at least one piece of evidence to support your claim and explain how that evidence connects to your claim. Write a claim regarding the impact of video games on children's social skills. Provide at least one piece of evidence to support your claim and explain how that evidence connects to your claim.”

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