1. ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
A SKELETAL LESSON

2. OBJECTIVE
Establish the “Bare Bones” of argumentative writing through presentation.
Utilize resources and templates for argumentative writing
Demonstrate a sample writing lesson through modeling and practice.

3. OBJECTIVE
K.I.S.S.
Principle over practice

4. WHAT IS IT?
The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
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5. A&P Facts and info Quoting (Citing) text Logical argument
Appealing to emotion and reason.
ARGUMENTATIVE
PERSUASIVE

6. A&P
Position (Claim aka Thesis): Take ONE side and defend with reasons.
2-3 Body Paragraphs: Expand on the reasons in the Claim
Counterargument: Challenges the other side with its own arguments
Conclusion: Summarizes the essay or expands on its real-world impact.

7. A STORY

8. CHOOSING TEXT Relatable Debatable
Contains quotable facts from both sides of the argument.
Reading Level: “n+1”

9. A.C.E ANSWER: Pick a side. Defend with reasons
CITE (COPY): Argue with THEIR words
EXPAND (EXPLAIN): Back up THEIR words with YOUR words.

10. QUESTIONING FRAME Frame in four steps (ACT) 1. State the Issue
2. What Supporters Think
3. What Opposers Think
4. Ask “What do YOU Think?”

11. THE ARGUMENTATIVE OUTLINE
1. Introduction
Mimic the Questioning Frame (Issue, Support, Oppose, YOU)
Claim = Position + Reasons
Take ONE Position Only

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2. Body (Paragraphs)
Use the A.C.E. Strategy
State a Reason (Answer) for your position.
Cite an example from the text.
Expand upon how citation defends answer.

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3. Counterargument
State what opposition says (Answer)
Cite quotes or examples to show why they are wrong
Expand on your examples

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4. Conclusion
Summarize main argument and reasons
Predict What the future could be like if the issue persists.

15. FINAL THOUGHTS Make it your own
Structure (Content & Organization) a priority.

16. Thank You!