You can download the powerpoints of the lessons we have done to make great research=based argument (opinion/persuasion) essays
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How to write an argumentCollect evidence that allows you to think through various sides of an argument.
Rehearse by explaining your position and listing your reasons point by point. Plan your claim and reasons into boxes-and-bullets structure. Use evidence to support your reason. Paraphrase, putting it in your own words. Quote, and then unpack the quote, showing how it relates to the claim Introduce the source and explain the connection Use “set-up” language (transitional phrases) to prop up your sources. Analyze and explain the evidence |