Argumentative Writing Unit
My Guided Notes
Packet
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Writing Group Etiquette
You will be using the Google Classrooms of your writing
groups to post your writing ideas, to read the ideas of others,
and to find supporting materials from Miss Ginzburg or Mrs.
Wenger.
Posting Requirements
You will also be graded on your participation
with this project. Within your designated Google
Classroom, you will share the following:
- The side of the argument you’re taking
- An argument-supporting claim: a reason
for/in support of your side of the argument
- A counter argument claim ( a reason
AGAINST your side of the argument)
- I challenge you to find these in your research
& not in your Scope articles!
Writing Group Participation Rubric
Criteria YES! (2) Somewhat (1) No (0)
Quality of Post Posted all 3 Posted 2 out of Only posted 1
parts 3 parts part
Mechanics Post is written Post has some Post is difficult
using Standard errors for readers to
English understand
Member of Shared ideas Gave some Merely posted;
Writing with other feedback offered no
Community writers; offered additional
suggestions or feedback
ideas
Posted by due Yes (1) No (0)
date
Total: ___________ / 7
Hooks & Attention Grabbers
What is a Hook or Attention Grabber?
Definition: This is the ________ sentence that the
reader will see. Its purpose is to grab the readers’
______________.
What are the 7 types of Hooks?
Thesis Statements
What are the key features of a thesis statement?
Is placed at the
States the main end of your States your
idea as a __________ ________ on the
________, but paragraph topic without
not as a question. (typically the last directly stating it.
sentence)
Provides the
Includes your writer a clear
__________ ________ and the
__________ reader a clear
map.
Thesis Statement Formula
____________________ + ________________________ = ___________________________
Writing the Summary
The summary lets the readers know a little about the
_____________ you will be writing about.
This is NOT your _________ of __________. It’s just a
brief summary of the issue.
BOTH sides are ________________.
Writing the Introduction
What are the 4 elements needed in an introduction?
Claim, Evidence,
Reasoning
What are the 3 crucial steps for this process? Think back to the
roller coaster!
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Each part of the process is ______________ to keep your
reader from being confused or falling off of your thinking.
The Counter-Argument
What are the 5 steps for the counter-argument paragraph?
Choose a Add what
________ your
starter ________
believes
Choose an
________
verb
Refute,
Add their
Rebute, or
________
________
Write down some examples of ways to start your counter-
argument paragraph! (ex: many believe)
Conclusions
What are the 3 steps for writing a conclusion
paragraph?
Brainstorm some ways you will conclude your essay!
Peer Review
With your partner, you are going to be trying to convince
each other of the claims in your essays.
Step 1 • Read through your essay
• While your partner is reading, type in
a Google Doc what you think is the
strongest area or argument in their
essay & an area that needs
improvement.
• Think about whether or not your
partner convinced you of their claim.
Step 2 • After they are done reading, take time
to type more notes, suggestions, and
positive feedback.
• Look over their grammar and make
notes of that.
Step 3 • Share your thoughts with your partner
out loud. Talk through your notes.
• Share your Google Doc with them so
they can make any corrections if
needed.
Step 4 • Go through the Writer’s Checklist and
ensure your partner has all the
components in their essay
• Initial any part of the page when you
are done with all the steps.
Flip to the next page for some tips & tricks to be successful!
Peer Review Steps for Success
1. Always begin with a positive!
I think the examples you gave…..
I noticed that you…..
I enjoyed your writing because…..
Your strongest argument was…..
2. Before you do anything else, ask some clarifying questions!
What could you do to improve your……?
Have you thought about….?
I’m confused about….
3. Finally, offer some suggestions to help improve your peers
writing!
One suggestion I have is….
I think you could add….
Don’t forget the….
You might want to….
Remember… This is an opportunity for you to help your
peers, not be mean to them. Please make sure you are
giving constructive criticism and feedback.
Argumentative Essay Rubric
Criteria 3 2 1 0
Introduction
Hook A creative hook is used There is a good hook. There is an attempt at Missing
to draw in the reader. a hook.
Claim The writer’s claim is The writer’s claim is There is an attempt at Missing
clearly detailed in the somewhat detailed in detailing a claim.
introduction. the introduction.
Thesis Statement The thesis statement The thesis statement The thesis statement Missing
contains the essential contains most essential is missing a critical
parts of claim and parts. part or two.
supports.
Summary The writer provides an The writer provides a There is a summary Missing
unbiased summary summary which details but it may be
which clearly details the issue. incomplete or biased.
the issue.
Body Paragraphs
Support #1 Support is fully Support is somewhat Support is minimally There is no
developed with the use developed with the use developed. There is support, or
of strong details and of details and little use of details support is off-
examples. examples. and/or examples. topic.
Support #2 Support is fully Support is somewhat Support is minimally There is no
developed with the use developed with the use developed. There is support, or
of strong details and of details and little use of details support is off-
examples. examples. and/or examples. topic.
Counter-Argument A counter-argument A counter-argument is A counter-argument There is no
and its supports are given, and it is refuted. may be given; counter-
given and soundly however, it is not argument, or it
refuted. refuted. is off-topic.
Support #3 Support is fully Support is somewhat Support is minimally There is no
developed with the use developed with the use developed. There is support, or
of strong details and of details and little use of details support is off-
examples. examples. and/or examples. topic.
Conclusion
In 3-4 sentences, reader Writer attempts to Little attempt of Missing or off-
is reminded of writer’s remind reader of main detailing main points; topic
main points and the points and/or end with may not end with a
conclusion ends with a a strong sentence. strong sentence.
strong sentence.
CUPS (Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling)
Essay is mostly free of Essay is in need of Essay has many Essay is
errors. Writer is editing; writer is near errors; writer is unreadable;
performing at grade grade level. performing near or meaning is lost.
level. below grade level.
Meaning is unclear at
times.
TOTAL: _____ / 30= _____ %
