Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts. Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organizers, outline, and instructions. I've broken down the standards, looking at the precise skills students need to practice and incorporated them into easy-to-understand images and organizers. Students will: -Prewrite -Form claims -Strengthen claims -Research data and facts to support claims -Create outlines -Address the counterclaims and write rebuttals -Write introduction and conclusion -Cite sources using MLA format and style guidelines (updated with MLA 8th Edition guides and handouts) Includes detailed grading rubrics for grades 6-8 and 9-12, making assessment easy for you. The rubrics do not just cover the writing standards; alignment to the language and reading standards are incorporated into them. This unit includes the following individual products: • Argument Writing Student Visual Guide (PDF only) •Argument Writing Editable Student Handouts •Argument Writing Common Core-Aligned Student Rubrics *It does NOT include* The companion presentation in EDITABLE format here: Argument Writing Presentation - Editable - Companion to the Student Guide and Handouts You can Purchase ALL of my Argument Writing products at a discount here: Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts LATEST UPDATES INCLUDE... UPDATED NOV. 2016: Google Drive handouts and rubrics that are EDITABLE and can be shared using Google Classroom (or another secured site like Edmodo). UPDATED SEPT. 2016: MLA 8th Edition Format guidelines are included, with handouts for documenting sources. UPDATED MARCH 2014: Includes examples and detailed Common Core Argument Writing STUDENT GUIDE for Grades 6-12. (This added 30+ pages to this bundle!) I also added a detailed example of a counterclaim and rebuttal paragraph. I made several visual aids showing students the essential things necessary for a good counterclaim rebuttal paragraph. (This bundle is now over 100 pages) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You might also like... • Common Core Informative and Explanatory Writing Bundle • Common Core Reading and Writing Bell Ringers Exit Slips BUNDLE • Common Core Standards Reading Lit and Non-Fiction Graphic Organizers Bundle for Grades 6-12 • Common Core Language (Vocabulary) Activities and Graphic Organizers for Any Class Grades 6-12 • Common Core Standards Reading Graphic Organizers for History/Social Studies (RH) Grades 6-12 • Common Core Speaking and Listening Rubrics and Forms for Grades 6-8 • Common Core State Standards Speaking and Listening Rubrics for Any Subject Grades 9-12 Created by ©Tracee Orman Mrs. Orman's Classroom