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Argumentative Writing

Big Skills

Big Ideas

ANALYZING TEXTUAL DEVELOPMENT (of non-fiction)
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in their argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.

Argument Writing Skills
  • I can write arguments to support debatable claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts
  • I can develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly and thoroughly, supplying valid reasoning and relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both
  • I can clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims
  • I can establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone
  • I can provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented
Responding to modern-world issues
Writing and editing for clarity and communication.

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Assignments

  • Argumentative Essay Outline
  • Practice Write #1
  • Practice Write #2
  • Essay Self-Evaluation

Assessment

WRITING ARGUMENTS
Score 4
  • In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications go beyond what was taught.

Score 3
  • I can write arguments to support debatable claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts
  • I can develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly and thoroughly, supplying valid reasoning and relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both
  • I can clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims
  • I can establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone
  • I can provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

Score 2
  • Recognizes or recalls specific vocabulary (for example, arguments, support, claims, analysis, valid reasoning, relevant and sufficient,  introduction, precise claims, counterclaims, formal, objective) and performs basic process such as:
  • Makes claim(s) and includes counterclaim(s)
  • Linking major sections of the text to create cohesion
  • Selects evidence to support the claim
  • Follows a predictable structure (e.g. introduction that states claim and organizes reasons and evidence, body paragraphs with logically organized supporting claims, and supporting concluding statement)
  • Recognize formal style and objective tone
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Score 1
  • With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
Score 0
  • Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.

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  • Classroom Blog
  • Eng III
    • 1 Analysis and Evidence
    • 2 Textual Development
    • 3 Grammar and Punctuation
    • 4 Eudaimonia & American Eras
    • 5 Argumentative Writing
  • Journalism
    • Newspaper >
      • Blogging about news
      • Senior Podcast Project
      • Person Profile Article
      • Classroom Spotlight
      • In-Depth Journalism
      • Experiential Journalism
      • Gardiner Special
    • Yearbook >
      • YOURbook
      • Weekly Photo Hunt
      • Photojournalism
      • Magazine Cover
      • Yearbook Open Disclosure
      • Reflective Writing
    • Journalistic Writing Unit
    • Design Module
    • Writing Module
    • Photography Module
    • Magazine Feature Assignment
  • About
  • Contact