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Argumentative Writing PowerPoint and Notes CONTENTS

Instructions for Use 4

Argument Terminology 5

Introductory Paragraph 6

Body Paragraphs 7

Counterargument & Turn-back 8

Concluding Paragraph 9

Essay Organizer 10-12

Answer Key 13-17

Terms of Use & Credits 18 Please Note: This unit can be used independently, or it can be used in conjunction with my Argumentative Essay Writing Unit, which includes much of the information here, along with complete mentor texts and additional content.

Instructions 2

Terms of Use 3

Argument Terminology 4-17

Writing an Introductory Paragraph 18-28

Writing Body Paragraphs 29-35

Writing a Counterargument & Turn-back 36-40

Writing a Concluding Paragraph 41-44

Other Tips for Effective Writing 45-49

Essay Organizer 50-54

Terms of Use & Credits 55-57

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Argumentative Writing PowerPoint and Notes INSTRUCTIONS

Common Core Standards: W.6.1; W.6.1a-e W.7.1; W.7.1a-e W.8.1; W.8.1a-e

W.9-10.1; W.9-10.1a-e

This interactive argumentative unit is engaging and humorous. It will surely keep your students’ attention, while they learn the intricacies of argument writing. The

guided notes correspond with the PowerPoint show that is included in the zip file. As you go through the presentation, students will fill in the boxes included in their notes.

Each note-page is designed to be used

in any type of notebook. If your students use a

marble composition book, they can cut around the inner rectangle and glue the pages into the

notebook.

After the notes have been completed, students can write their own argumentative essay, with the help of the argument essay outline. Please note: The counterargument paragraph is not a required part of the Grade 6 Common Core Curriculum. However, it is good practice to expose students to it at this grade level. If you’d like, you can omit this paragraph from the essay writing.

Enjoy it! Darlene Anne

Guided Notes Correspond with the Animated PowerPoint Show

-Argument writing

Terminology -Detailed

Information About Every Paragraph

-55 Animated Slides -4 Pages of Notes

(Use full sized or cut for marble notebook)

Fun & Engaging

Totally Interactive

And Much More!

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