Argumentative Paragraph Writing

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Student writing an argumentative paragraph

🎯 I Can Statement & Success Criteria

I can write an argumentative paragraph that supports a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

1. Check the success criteria you understand:

I can identify claims and supporting evidence

I can add appropriate reasons to strengthen arguments

I can write concluding sentences that reinforce claims

I can use transition words to link ideas

📝 Complete the Argumentative Paragraph

Read the paragraph below about why school should start later. The claim is highlighted, but reasons and evidence are missing. Fill in the blanks to strengthen the argument.

CLAIM: Schools should start later in the morning to improve student success and well-being.

2. Fill in the missing reasons and evidence:

One important reason is _________________________________ because studies show that teenagers need _________________ hours of sleep per night. According to research, when schools start later, student grades improve by an average of _______%. Furthermore, _________________________________ because students are more alert and focused during morning classes. This is supported by evidence from _________________________________ school district, which saw a _______% decrease in tardiness after moving start times to 8:30 AM.

3. Choose the best transition words to connect your ideas:

However, Furthermore, In addition

But, And, So

Moreover, Additionally, Consequently

First, Also, Finally

4. Write a strong concluding sentence that reinforces your claim without simply repeating it:

🚀 Extension Challenge

5. Advanced learners: Write a brief opposing viewpoint and then rebut it using evidence.

Opposing view: Some people might argue that _________________________________

My rebuttal: However, this argument fails because _________________________________

6. Create your own argumentative paragraph topic and write the claim:

My topic: Why students should have _________________________________

My claim: _________________________________________________________________

Argumentative Paragraph Writing

Argumentative Paragraph Writing

🎯 I Can Statement & Success Criteria

📝 Complete the Argumentative Paragraph

🚀 Extension Challenge

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