Students analyze and annotate a mentor argumentative essay in order to identify the function of each sentence

Students practice crafting thesis statements in response to various argumentative essay prompts

Students identify and evaluate evidence for their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources)

Students organize related evidence into categories that support the thesis of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources)

Students outline the first body paragraph of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources), making sure to include a topic sentence, at least two pieces of evidence, and explanations for how each piece of evidence proves the topic sentence. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals.

Students outline the remaining body paragraph(s) of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources)essay, making sure to include a topic sentence, at least two pieces of evidence, and explanations for how each piece of evidence proves the topic sentence in each outline. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals.

Students outline the introduction of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources), making sure to include a strong hook, a statement that connects the hook to the text, context from the text, and a thesis statement. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals.

Students outline the conclusion of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources), making sure to restate the thesis, summarize the body paragraphs, and include a call to thought or action. Additionally, students check in on their progress toward their individual writing goals.

Students draft the introduction of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources) by turning the notes in their outline into complete sentences linked by transitions

Students draft their first body paragraph, making sure to (1) either paraphrase evidence or integrate quotations into context sentences, (2) connect the evidence back to the claim with analysis, and (3) use transitions between sentences

Students draft their second body paragraph, making sure to (1) either paraphrase evidence or integrate quotations into context sentences, (2) connect the evidence back to the claim with analysis, and (3) use transitions between sentences

Students revise the first two body paragraphs of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources) in response to whole-class feedback from the teacher

Students will draft any remaining body paragraphs, making sure to (1) either paraphrase evidence or integrate quotations into context sentences, (2) connect the evidence back to the claim with analysis, and (3) use transitions between sentences

Students draft the conclusion of their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources) by turning the notes in their outline into complete sentences linked by transitions.

Students revise their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources) in response to individualized feedback from their teacher

Students edit their argumentative essay (one or two provided sources) in response to whole-class feedback from the teacher