Argumentative Essay

An important note about the Argumentative Essay: You must have a Counterclaim. You can only receive a 2 on the Smarter Balanced Test Rubric if "alternate and opposing argument(s) may be confusing or not acknowledged."

Introduce California State Library Resources

• SIRS Issues Researcher (Higher Level Pro/Con)

• SIRS Discoverer - Leading Issues (Middle School Pro/Con)

How to write an Argumentative essay by Schmoop

R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy (instructional video) 1.47 minutesby Casey & Strick

R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy (music video from Lithonia Middle School) 1.56 minutes

R. A. C. E. (3x)

It's a writing strategy

Ok, It's time for another lesson

This how you answer comprehensive questions

By starting with this writing strategy

4 letters R. A. C. E.

R. A. C. E. (3x)

It's a writing strategy

R. A. C. E. (3x)

It's a writing strategy

R

You gotta start by rewording the question

Don't forget about turning that question into a statement

A

Is when you answer all parts of the question

But don't forget to take your time cause this may take a second

C

Is when you are citing all of your evidence

But be sure that every example

you give is relevant

E

Is explain

tell us why your evidence flows and goes

with whatever brilliant answer you wrote it with

Aye!

Ok, it's time for another lesson

This how you answer comprehensive questions

By starting with this writing strategy

4 letters R. A. C. E.

R. A. C. E. (3x)

It's a writing strategy

R. A. C. E. (3x)

It's a writing strategy

Resources:

My Perspectives Argumentative Rubric

Assessment Rubrics from Kathy Schrock

Argumentative Graphic Organizer from Mrs. Bayna's Class

Argumentative Graphic Organizer in Google Slides by MRS GRU

How do Authors Support their Claims from Roz Linder

Textual Evidence infographic by Mrs. GRU

Evidence Log from My Perspectives

All Grades Practice Lesson:

Daylight Saving Time Argumentative Essay Lesson (November or March)

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