Argumentative Essay Unit for Middle School

This argumentative writing unit contains colorful lesson presentations that guide students through an understanding of each aspect of writing an argumentative/persuasive essay. It is also presented in both print and digital formats to provide maximum teaching flexibility.

This 145 page,argumentative essay unit contains;

• 7 easily editable digital mini-lessons (created in Google SLIDES)

• Parts of an Argument

• Writing an Engaging Introduction

• Writing a Thesis Statement

• Writing the Middle of the Essay (reasons and evidence)

• Writing a Conclusion

• Citing Your Sources

• Conducting Peer Reviews

• A link to digital versions of student sheets

• Multiple, printable graphic organizers

• Student/Parent Information sheets

• 3-5 days of fun, pre-writing lesson activities (for in-class lessons)

• Argumentative Writing Rubric

• Learning Targets/Target Table

• Pacing Guide

• Peer Review sheet

• Student Reflection and Goal Setting sheet

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