Logical Progression
Grade 6
Review:
Elements of
Argumentative Writing
Claim (versus thesis)
Logic (versus emotion in persuasive
claim
PERSUASIVE WRITING
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
Logical Progression:
- the flow of ideas in the
essay, particularly in the
body paragraphs
Argumentative Essay
WRITING TASK
Write an argument paper for or against
year-round schooling.
Be sure to use evidence from the texts in
your response.
Assume that you are writing FOR yearround school.
Argumentative Essay
The BODY of an argumentative paper: Please note
that the number of paragraphs is completely dependent
on the content of your paper and the time/length
requirements.
Argumentative Essay
Elaborate on Evidence: Show how the
evidence supports the point you are trying
to make in this paragraph. Give more detail.
Concluding Sentence: End your paragraph
with a concluding sentence that wraps up
this paragraph and moves into your next
point.