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What elements make up a successful argument? A helpful resource describes aspects of an argument such as the claim, evidence, counterargument, and audience. Perfect as an individual assignment for a flipped lesson or collaborative work, the resource communicates elements writers need to make their argumentative essays convincing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide a model argument to readers and have them identify each part of the argument according to the handout
- Pair the handout with a reading strategy designed to have pupils identify the main idea and supporting points
Classroom Considerations
- Resource does not address how each part of an argument interacts with one another; it only looks at parts in isolation
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- Material within resource provides real-life examples