Building an Evidence-Based Argument – 6th Grade

Description

Overview

These two connected 45-minute writing lessons guide sixth-grade students from creating a clear argument with a claim, reasons, and evidence to strengthening that argument by selecting and using credible sources. The worksheet supplies any required reading passage; this plan does not reproduce or invent one.

What Students Will Learn

• Write an argument with claim, reasons, and supporting evidence.
• Use credible sources to strengthen the argument.

What Is Included

• Teacher Guide
• Student Workbook
• Lesson 1: Build an Argument with a Claim, Reasons, and Evidence
• Plan and Write an Argument
• Write Strong Argument Sentences
• Check Claims, Reasons, and Evidence
• Lesson 2: Strengthen an Argument with Credible Sources
• Build Strong Evidence Sentences
• Judge Sources and Explain Your Thinking
• Peer Edit an Argument Paragraph

Lesson Overview

• Lesson 1: Build an Argument with a Claim, Reasons, and Evidence (45 minutes)
• Lesson 2: Strengthen an Argument with Credible Sources (45 minutes)

Designed For

6th Grade students studying Opinion and Argument Writing in Language Arts.

File Format

One downloadable ZIP containing two printable PDF files. The Teacher Guide contains 24 pages and the Student Workbook contains 7 pages.