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[[Category:English]]
[[Category:Writing an Argument]]

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= Introduction =

Writing an argument means making a clear claim and supporting it with reasons, evidence, and careful reasoning. In school, an '''argument''' is not a quarrel. It is a structured way to explain why a reader should accept a position or conclusion.

This aiMOOC is designed for '''Grades 7–8'''. You will learn how to build an argument, choose trustworthy evidence, explain how evidence supports a claim, respond fairly to other viewpoints, organize paragraphs, and revise your writing.

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A strong argument answers a question such as: ''Should students have more choice in independent reading?'' or ''Should a community create more car-free areas?'' You do not simply state what you believe. You show your reader how you reached your position.

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== Learning Goals ==

By the end of this aiMOOC, you should be able to:
# [[English:Claim|State a focused claim]]: Express a clear position that answers an arguable question.
# [[English:Evidence|Select relevant evidence]]: Choose facts, examples, data, quotations, or observations that truly support your reasons.
# [[English:Reasoning|Explain your reasoning]]: Show how and why each piece of evidence supports your claim.
# [[English:Counterargument|Address another viewpoint]]: Represent an opposing or alternative position fairly.
# [[English:Rebuttal|Respond with a rebuttal]]: Explain why your claim remains stronger, more useful, or better supported.
# [[English:Writing process|Plan, draft, revise, and edit]]: Improve both the ideas and the language in your writing.

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= What Makes an Argument? =

An argument usually contains several connected parts. The '''claim''' tells the reader what you want to prove. '''Reasons''' explain why the claim makes sense. '''Evidence''' gives support for those reasons. '''Reasoning''' connects the evidence back to the claim. A '''counterclaim''' presents a different position, and a '''rebuttal''' answers it.

[[File:Argument Map.png|500px|frameless|center]]

The argument map above shows an important idea: a claim becomes stronger when support and objections are connected logically. When you plan your own writing, you can make a simple argument map with your main claim in the center, reasons below it, evidence under each reason, and a counterclaim on one side.

{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGOxVIgmGWE|500|center}}

The video introduces the '''claim–evidence–reasoning''' structure. This pattern is useful in English, science, social studies, and many other subjects because it makes your thinking visible.

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== Claim, Reason, Evidence, and Reasoning ==

'''Claim''': Your main position. A useful claim is specific, arguable, and focused.

'''Reason''': A point that explains why your claim should be accepted.

'''Evidence''': Information that supports a reason. Evidence may include accurate facts, examples, observations, survey results, statistics, or short quotations from trustworthy sources.

'''Reasoning''': Your explanation of how the evidence proves or strengthens the reason and therefore supports the claim.

Consider this fictional classroom example:

'''Question''': Should the school create a weekly independent reading period?

'''Claim''': The school should create a weekly independent reading period.

'''Reason''': A regular reading period would give every student protected time to read a book of their choice.

'''Possible evidence''': Imagine that a school survey found that many students wanted more time for independent reading. In a real argument, you would need to report the actual survey accurately and identify where the information came from.

'''Reasoning''': If students already want more reading time but do not always find it outside school, a scheduled period directly addresses that need.

Notice that the reasoning does more than repeat the evidence. It explains the connection.

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== An Argument Is More Than an Opinion ==

An opinion can be a starting point: ''I think our class should do more projects.'' An argument goes further: it gives reasons, evidence, and reasoning that another person can examine.

A useful self-check is to ask:
# [[English:Purpose|What is my purpose?]]: What decision, belief, or action am I asking the reader to consider?
# [[English:Audience|Who is my audience?]]: What does this reader already know, value, or question?
# [[English:Evidence|What support do I have?]]: Is my evidence relevant, sufficient, and trustworthy?
# [[English:Reasoning|Have I explained the connection?]]: Can the reader see why the evidence matters?

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= Building a Strong Claim =

A strong claim answers the writing question directly and gives you something that can be supported with evidence. Avoid claims that are so broad that you cannot prove them in a short essay.

'''Too broad''': School should be better.

'''More focused''': Our school should add a weekly independent reading period for Grades 7–8.

A claim can also include the main reasons you will develop: ''Our school should add a weekly independent reading period because it would protect reading time and give students more choice in what they read.''

{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXkemYldmw|500|center}}

The Purdue OWL video on thesis statements can help you see how a central statement guides the rest of a piece of writing. In a school argument essay, your thesis often contains or closely matches your main claim.

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== Test the Claim Before You Draft ==

Ask yourself whether your claim is:
# [[English:Focus|Focused]]: Can you explain it clearly in one sentence?
# [[English:Arguability|Arguable]]: Could a reasonable reader disagree?
# [[English:Evidence|Supportable]]: Can you find reliable information that relates directly to it?
# [[English:Scope|Manageable]]: Can you develop it in the space and time you have?
# [[English:Audience|Appropriate for the audience]]: Does the wording fit your readers and purpose?

If the answer to one of these questions is no, revise the claim before you write the full draft.

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= Choosing and Evaluating Evidence =

Evidence is not automatically strong just because it looks impressive. A large number, a dramatic quotation, or a confident statement may still be weak if it is irrelevant, outdated, misleading, or taken from an unreliable source.

[[File:Students Engaged in Critical Thinking Activities.jpg|500px|frameless|center]]

When you examine a source, ask four questions:

'''Who created it?''' Look for the author, organization, or publisher.

'''What is the evidence?''' Check whether the source shows where its information comes from.

'''When was it produced or updated?''' Some topics change quickly, while others do not.

'''Why was it created?''' A source may aim to inform, sell, entertain, persuade, or attract attention. Purpose does not automatically make a source false, but it can affect what the source emphasizes.

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== Relevant, Sufficient, and Credible ==

Three words can help you judge evidence:

'''Relevant''' evidence connects directly to the reason you are making.

'''Sufficient''' evidence gives enough support for a reader to take the point seriously. One isolated example may not be enough for a broad claim.

'''Credible''' evidence comes from a source that has a strong reason to be accurate and makes its information checkable.

Compare these examples:

'''Weak support''': ''Everyone knows later homework deadlines are better.''

'''Stronger support''': ''A student could compare the school's actual assignment-completion data before and after a deadline policy change, then explain what the data does and does not show.''

The second example is stronger because it names information that could be checked. It still requires careful interpretation.

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== Using Quotations and Paraphrases ==

A quotation repeats a source's exact words. A paraphrase explains the same idea in your own words. In both cases, you should make clear where the information came from according to the citation style your teacher requires.

Do not drop a quotation into a paragraph without explaining it. A useful pattern is:

'''Introduce the evidence → present the evidence → explain the evidence.'''

Your explanation is usually the most important part because it shows the reader why the evidence supports your argument.

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= Connecting Evidence with Reasoning =

Reasoning is the bridge between evidence and claim. Without that bridge, the reader may understand the information but not know why it proves your point.

Use questions such as:
# [[English:Reasoning|What does this evidence show?]]: Explain its meaning.
# [[English:Connection|How does it support my reason?]]: State the logical link.
# [[English:Importance|Why does this matter?]]: Explain the consequence or significance.
# [[English:Limitations|What does the evidence not prove?]]: Avoid claiming more than the evidence can support.

A paragraph with reasoning might follow this pattern:

'''Point''': State the reason.

'''Evidence''': Give trustworthy support.

'''Explanation''': Show what the evidence means.

'''Link''': Connect the explanation back to the claim.

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= Counterclaims and Rebuttals =

Strong argument writing does not pretend that other viewpoints do not exist. A '''counterclaim''' is a reasonable position that differs from yours. A '''rebuttal''' is your evidence-based response.

[[File:Future educators showcasing world class debate skills.jpg|500px|frameless|center]]

Listening to other viewpoints can improve your writing because it helps you notice questions a reader may ask. The goal is not to insult or defeat another person. The goal is to test ideas and support your position fairly.

{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdE862C9YOI|500|center}}

The Purdue OWL video introduces important ideas about argument and rhetoric. As you watch, notice how an argument is shaped not only by a writer's position but also by purpose, audience, reasons, and responses to other views.

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== A Fair Counterclaim ==

A weak counterclaim may distort the other side so that it is easy to attack. This is unfair and does not show careful thinking.

'''Unfair version''': ''People who disagree just do not care about reading.''

'''Fairer version''': ''Some students may prefer to use the proposed weekly period for another academic activity.''

The fair version gives you a real issue to answer. Your rebuttal might then explain why protected reading time still deserves a place in the schedule, using actual evidence rather than insults.

Useful sentence starters include:

'''Some readers may argue that ...'''

'''One concern is that ...'''

'''This concern matters because ...; however, ...'''

'''Although ... , the evidence suggests ...'''

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= Organizing the Argument =

A clear structure helps the reader follow your thinking. One common Grade 7–8 structure is:

# [[English:Introduction|Introduction]]: Introduce the issue and state the claim.
# [[English:Body paragraph|Reason and evidence paragraph]]: Develop the first reason with evidence and reasoning.
# [[English:Body paragraph|Second reason and evidence paragraph]]: Develop another reason with evidence and reasoning.
# [[English:Counterargument|Counterclaim and rebuttal paragraph]]: Present another viewpoint fairly and answer it.
# [[English:Conclusion|Conclusion]]: Restate the main position in fresh words and explain why it matters.

This is a useful pattern, not a rule for every assignment. Your teacher may ask for a different number of paragraphs or a different organization.

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== Paragraph Coherence and Transitions ==

A coherent paragraph stays focused on one main point. Each sentence should help develop that point.

Transitions show relationships between ideas. Choose them for meaning, not just variety:

'''To add''': furthermore, also, in addition

'''To show a result''': therefore, as a result, consequently

'''To contrast''': however, in contrast, on the other hand

'''To concede''': although, even though, while

'''To give an example''': for example, for instance

Do not force a transition into every sentence. The relationship between ideas should be clear even when the wording changes.

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= Tone, Word Choice, and Fairness =

Argument writing is more convincing when it sounds controlled and precise. Avoid insults, exaggeration, and claims that you cannot support.

Compare:

'''Inflammatory''': ''Only a ridiculous person would oppose this plan.''

'''Respectful''': ''Some readers may question whether the plan is worth the time it requires.''

The second sentence makes room for disagreement and keeps the focus on the issue.

Use precise verbs such as '''shows''', '''suggests''', '''indicates''', '''supports''', and '''challenges'''. Be careful with absolute words such as '''always''', '''never''', '''everyone''', and '''proves''' unless your evidence truly supports them.

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= Planning, Drafting, Revising, and Editing =

Good argument writing usually improves through several stages. Planning helps you test your claim and gather evidence. Drafting turns the plan into paragraphs. Revising improves ideas, structure, evidence, and reasoning. Editing fixes sentence-level problems such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsr4XcaUnN4|500|center}}

The Purdue OWL video distinguishes revising from editing. For Grades 7–8, remember this simple difference: '''revision changes the writing's meaning or organization; editing improves correctness and presentation.'''

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== A Revision Checklist ==

When you revise an argument, ask:
# [[English:Claim|Claim]]: Is my position clear and focused?
# [[English:Reason|Reasons]]: Does each main reason support the claim?
# [[English:Evidence|Evidence]]: Is the evidence relevant and trustworthy?
# [[English:Reasoning|Reasoning]]: Have I explained why the evidence matters?
# [[English:Counterargument|Counterclaim]]: Have I represented another reasonable viewpoint fairly?
# [[English:Rebuttal|Rebuttal]]: Does my response use reasoning or evidence instead of dismissal?
# [[English:Organization|Organization]]: Do the ideas appear in a logical order?
# [[English:Conclusion|Conclusion]]: Does the ending show why the argument matters?
# [[English:Style|Style]]: Is the tone respectful, precise, and suitable for the audience?
# [[English:Editing|Editing]]: Have I checked grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citation details?

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= From Discussion to Written Argument =

Speaking and listening can help you prepare to write. In a structured discussion, you can test reasons, ask for evidence, and hear counterclaims before drafting.

A useful discussion routine is:
# State your claim in one sentence.
# Give one reason and one piece of evidence.
# Invite a question from a partner.
# Restate the partner's concern fairly.
# Respond with reasoning or identify what evidence you still need.

After the discussion, write down any change you want to make to your claim, reasons, evidence, or rebuttal. Changing your mind after examining better evidence is a sign of learning, not failure.

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= A Model Argument Paragraph =

The following paragraph is a model of structure, not a source of real-world evidence:

'''Claim and reason''': Our school should create a weekly independent reading period because students need protected time to choose and read books.

'''Evidence''': Imagine that a school survey of students showed strong interest in having more independent reading time.

'''Reasoning''': That result would support the proposal because the schedule would respond directly to a need reported by students.

'''Counterclaim''': Some readers might argue that the period should be used for homework instead.

'''Rebuttal''': That concern could be addressed by comparing the goals of each option and examining evidence about how students currently use study time.

In a real assignment, replace imagined evidence with accurate information from sources you can identify and evaluate.

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= Common Problems and How to Fix Them =

'''Problem: The claim is only a topic.'''
Fix it by turning the topic into a position. ''School lunches'' is a topic; ''Our school should offer a wider choice of fruit at lunch'' is a claim.

'''Problem: The paragraph contains evidence but no reasoning.'''
Add two or three sentences explaining what the evidence shows and how it supports your reason.

'''Problem: The evidence does not match the reason.'''
Remove it or use it in a paragraph where it is relevant.

'''Problem: The counterclaim is weak or insulting.'''
Rewrite it as a reasonable concern that a thoughtful reader might actually have.

'''Problem: The conclusion only repeats the introduction.'''
Explain the larger importance of the issue or the next question the reader should consider.

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= Interactive Tasks =

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== Quiz: Test Your Knowledge ==

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'''What is the main purpose of a claim in an argument?'''
(To state the writer's main position)
(!To list every source used)
(!To repeat the conclusion word for word)
(!To describe only the opposing view)

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'''Which choice is the best example of evidence?'''
(A verified survey result that directly relates to the claim)
(!A personal insult aimed at a reader)
(!A transition word between paragraphs)
(!A claim repeated in stronger language)

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'''What does reasoning do in an argument?'''
(It explains how evidence supports a claim or reason)
(!It replaces the need for evidence)
(!It makes every paragraph longer)
(!It removes all counterclaims)

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'''Which claim is most focused?'''
(Our school should add a weekly independent reading period)
(!School is important)
(!Books are interesting)
(!Students have many opinions)

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'''What is a counterclaim?'''
(A reasonable position that differs from the writer's claim)
(!A spelling correction in the final draft)
(!A title placed above an essay)
(!A quotation copied without a source)

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'''What is the best way to respond to a counterclaim?'''
(Use a fair rebuttal supported by reasoning or evidence)
(!Ignore it completely)
(!Insult the people who hold it)
(!Change the topic)

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'''Which evidence is relevant to a claim about a school reading period?'''
(Data about students' current reading opportunities)
(!The weather forecast for another city)
(!The history of a sports team)
(!The price of movie tickets)

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'''What is the difference between revising and editing?'''
(Revising improves ideas and organization while editing improves correctness)
(!Revising only checks spelling while editing changes the claim)
(!Revising and editing are always exactly the same)
(!Editing must happen before any draft is written)

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'''Which sentence uses a respectful argumentative tone?'''
(Some readers may question whether the plan is worth the time it requires)
(!Anyone who disagrees is obviously foolish)
(!Only terrible students would oppose this idea)
(!There is no possible reason to think differently)

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'''Why should a writer evaluate the source of evidence?'''
(To judge whether the information is trustworthy and useful)
(!To make every source say the same thing)
(!To avoid explaining the evidence)
(!To replace the need for a claim)

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== Memory Game ==

<div class="memo-quiz">
{|
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| Claim || The writer's main position on an arguable question
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| Evidence || Information used to support a reason
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| Reasoning || Explanation of how support connects to a position
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| Counterclaim || A reasonable viewpoint that differs from the writer's position
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| Rebuttal || A reasoned response to another viewpoint
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| Credibility || The quality of being believable or trustworthy
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| Transition || A word or phrase that shows a relationship between ideas
|}
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== Drag and Drop ==

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{| class="wikitable"
! Match the correct terms.
! Topic
|-
| '''Main position'''
| Claim
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| '''Supporting information'''
| Evidence
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| '''Logical connection'''
| Reasoning
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| '''Alternative viewpoint'''
| Counterclaim
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| '''Evidence-based response'''
| Rebuttal
|}
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== Crossword Puzzle ==

<div class="kreuzwort-quiz">
{|
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| Claim || What word names the writer's main position?
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| Evidence || What word names facts, examples, data, or quotations used as support?
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| Reasoning || What word names the explanation that connects support to a position?
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| Rebuttal || What word names a reasoned response to a counterclaim?
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| Credibility || What word describes how trustworthy a source is?
|-
| Transition || What word names language that helps connect ideas?
|}
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== LearningApps ==

<iframe> https://learningapps.org/index.php?s=Writing+an+Argument </iframe>

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== Cloze Text ==

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{'''Complete the text.'''<br>
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A strong argument begins with a clear { claim }. Each main point should be supported by relevant { evidence }. The writer uses { reasoning } to explain why the support matters. A fair argument can acknowledge a reasonable { counterclaim }. The writer then answers that viewpoint with a { rebuttal }. Before using information, you should consider the source's { credibility }. During { revision }, you improve ideas, structure, and support. During { editing }, you check correctness and presentation.
</quiz>

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= Open-Ended Tasks =

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=== Easy ===
# [[English:Claim hunt|Claim hunt]]: Find three arguable questions in your school or community and write one focused claim for each.
# [[English:Evidence sort|Evidence sort]]: Collect six sample statements from teacher-provided materials and label each one as relevant evidence, irrelevant information, or unsupported opinion.
# [[English:Reasoning bridge|Reasoning bridge]]: Choose one claim and one piece of evidence, then write two sentences that explain exactly how the evidence supports the claim.
# [[English:Argument poster|Argument poster]]: Create a one-page visual showing the relationship among claim, reason, evidence, reasoning, counterclaim, and rebuttal.

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=== Standard ===
# [[English:Source interview|Source interview]]: Interview a classmate, teacher, coach, librarian, or family member about a school issue, then explain which parts of the interview could count as evidence and which parts are opinions.
# [[English:Mini argument|Mini argument]]: Write a three-paragraph argument on a school-related topic using a clear claim, two reasons, evidence, and reasoning.
# [[English:Counterclaim dialogue|Counterclaim dialogue]]: With a partner, record a two-minute discussion in which each person states a different position, asks for evidence, and summarizes the other person's view fairly.
# [[English:Revision workshop|Revision workshop]]: Exchange drafts with a partner and give feedback on claim, evidence, reasoning, organization, and tone before revising your own work.

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=== Advanced ===
# [[English:Community argument project|Community argument project]]: Investigate a local issue using at least three trustworthy sources and produce a written argument for a real audience such as a class council or youth group.
# [[English:Argument video|Argument video]]: Create a three-to-five-minute video argument that presents a claim, evidence, reasoning, a counterclaim, and a rebuttal, and include a source list at the end.
# [[English:Evidence investigation|Evidence investigation]]: Compare how two sources report the same issue, evaluate their credibility and evidence, and explain which source is more useful for your argument and why.
# [[English:Public place observation|Public place observation]]: With teacher or guardian approval, visit a relevant public place such as a library, park, museum, town hall, or transit stop, record observations connected to an arguable question, and combine those observations with researched evidence in a short argument.

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= Learning Assessment =

# [[English:Claim and support analysis|Claim and support analysis]]: Read a short argument and explain how well its claim, reasons, evidence, and reasoning work together, using specific examples from the text.
# [[English:Source choice assessment|Source choice assessment]]: Given three possible sources for one claim, choose the most useful source and justify your choice by discussing relevance, credibility, and limitations.
# [[English:Counterclaim transfer|Counterclaim transfer]]: Write the strongest reasonable counterclaim to a position you support, then create a rebuttal that responds without misrepresenting the other side.
# [[English:Paragraph reconstruction|Paragraph reconstruction]]: Reorganize a mixed set of claim, evidence, reasoning, and transition sentences into a coherent paragraph and explain why your order works.
# [[English:Revision decision|Revision decision]]: Compare an early draft and a revised draft, identify the most important improvement, and explain how it makes the argument clearer or stronger.
# [[English:New-context argument|New-context argument]]: Apply the same argument structure to a new subject such as science, history, health, or digital citizenship and explain what counts as good evidence in that subject.

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= Evidence of Learning =

'''Knowledge''': You can explain the roles of a claim, reasons, evidence, reasoning, counterclaim, rebuttal, transitions, source credibility, revision, and editing.

'''Skills''': You can frame an arguable question, write a focused claim, locate and evaluate relevant support, explain logical connections, address another viewpoint fairly, organize paragraphs, and revise for clarity.

'''Products''': Your evidence may include an argument map, a source-evaluation record, a revised paragraph, a multi-paragraph argument, a discussion recording, a poster, or a short argument video.

'''Transfer''': You can use argument writing beyond English class by supporting conclusions with appropriate evidence in science, social studies, health, media literacy, civic discussions, and everyday decision-making.

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= OERs on the Topic =

The English Wikipedia article on [[English:Argument|Argument]] provides broader background on argument as a way of giving reasons for a conclusion.

<iframe> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument </iframe>

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= Linked Learning Areas =

Writing an argument connects close reading, research, critical thinking, speaking and listening, media literacy, and the writing process. When you learn to make claims, evaluate evidence, and respond to other viewpoints fairly, you build skills that can transfer across subjects and beyond school.

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'''[[English:Writing an Argument|Writing an Argument]]'''
# [[English:Claim|Claim]]
# [[English:Evidence|Evidence]]
# [[English:Reasoning|Reasoning]]
# [[English:Counterargument|Counterargument]]
# [[English:Rebuttal|Rebuttal]]
# [[English:Thesis statement|Thesis statement]]
# [[English:Source evaluation|Source evaluation]]
# [[English:Critical thinking|Critical thinking]]
# [[English:Writing process|Writing process]]
|}

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