🎯 VERSION 1: Clean Planning Template

Evidence/Example for Reason 1:

Evidence/Example for Reason 2:

🛟 VERSION 2: Support Template (with sentence starters)

Try: "Did you know..." • "Have you ever..." • "Imagine if..."

Try: "I believe that..." • "We should..." • "It is important that..."

Try: "One reason is..." • "This is important because..." • "Firstly..."

Evidence: "For example..." • "According to..." • "I have seen..."

Try: "Another reason is..." • "Also..." • "Secondly..."

Evidence: "For instance..." • "Research shows..." • "This happened when..."

Try: "Some people think..." • "Others might say..." • "However..."

Try: "So I urge you to..." • "Let's..." • "You can help by..."

Try: "In conclusion..." • "To sum up..." • "Remember..."

✨ VERSION 3: Example Template

Topic: Students should have a choice of quiet activities during reading time

"Have you ever felt frustrated sitting still when your brain wants to move? Many students learn better when they can choose how to engage with books."

"I believe that students should have a choice of quiet activities during reading time, such as listening to audiobooks, reading in different positions, or doing quiet drawing while listening."

"One reason is that different students learn in different ways. Some students are visual learners, others are auditory learners."

Evidence: "For example, when I listen to audiobooks, I understand the story better than when I just read silently."

"Another reason is that choice helps students feel more engaged and responsible for their learning."

Evidence: "Research shows that when students have choices, they are more motivated and focused on their tasks."

"Some people might think that giving choices will create too much noise or distraction. However, all the activities would still be quiet and focused on reading."

"So I urge you to try giving students three quiet reading choices for just one week and see how much more engaged we become."

"In conclusion, choice in reading time will help all students learn better and enjoy books more. Let's make reading time work for everyone."

🔗 Transition Words Bank

• Firstly • Secondly • Additionally • Furthermore • However • On the other hand • Therefore • In conclusion • For example • Most importantly • As a result • Finally

✅ Success Criteria Checklist

I have a strong hook that grabs attention

My claim is clear and specific

I have at least 2 reasons with evidence

I addressed what others might think

I have a clear call to action and conclusion