🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

identify my main argument (thesis)

organize two strong supporting reasons

consider what others might say against my argument

plan an effective introduction and conclusion

1. What topic will you argue about?

2. What is your main argument? (This is your thesis - what you believe!)

Example: "Students should have longer recess because..."

💪 Building Your Case

3. Supporting Reason #1: Why should people agree with you?

What evidence supports this reason? (facts, examples, expert opinions)

4. Supporting Reason #2: What's another strong reason for your argument?

What evidence supports this reason?

5. Counterargument: What might someone say AGAINST your argument?

Think like your opponent - what's their strongest point?

How will you respond to this counterargument?

6. Hook: How will you grab your reader's attention at the start?

Interesting question

Surprising fact

Short story/example

Other: ________________

Write your hook here:

7. Conclusion: How will you end strongly and make your reader care?

Restate your thesis in a new way and leave them thinking!

🌟 Extension Challenge: Research one expert opinion or statistic that supports your argument. Write it below: