Argumentative Writing

This website shows a visual of the parts of argumentative writing: The Toulmin Model.

This video shows how one teacher using Socratic Seminarts to teach students how to support claim and counterclaims in an argument. Everyone is included even the students who don't usually volunteer to participate.

This website introduces students to the concept of making an argument through the use of games and lessons.

This resource shows a lesson to develop evidence-based arguments form texts which is the premise of Common Core State Standards.

This resource helps educators to see the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing.

This website shares tips for developing an argumentative essay.

This website shows controversial issues that show the relevance of argumentative writing. It examines pros and cons of the issues.

This website takes you through the process of using effective transition words to develop an arguments.

The New York Times learning blog shares 200 prompts for Argumentative Writing.

This resource shows sample argumentative essays and further goes into developing claims and outlining for an argumentative writing piece.

This resource is a blog for secondary teachers to assist with teaching argumentative writing.

This website shows the definition of argumentative writing as well the structure of an argumentative essay.