Argumentative Writing 101
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 11
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Argumentative Writing
Lesson Description: The 5 basic parts of an argumentative essay are important to build a strong argument. In this flipped classroom activity, you are going to watch a video that covers the main parts of a good essay. After you watch the video you will answer 10 questions over the video. Finally, there are 3 Nearpod activities that you will complete to build your understanding of an argument.

  • Other ELAGSE11-12W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
Video : How to Write a Good Argumentative Essay: Logical Structure
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Quiz : Minimal Parts of an Argumentative Essay
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

According to the video, how many parts does a REGULAR essay have?

Question #2

How many parts does an effective argumentive essay have?

Question #3

The most important part of an argument is what?

Question #4
Explain why a counterclaim makes an argument stronger?
Question #5

According to the video, what can you do if you don't know how to respond to the best objections?

Question #6

What is another word for an objection?

Question #7

What is another word for a premise?

Question #8
An argument should always have a minimal five-part structure that includes three main points to support your argument.
Question #9

Your main argument is also called what?

Question #10
What's the best way to strengthen your argument by using an objection?
Resources : Argumentative Nearpod Activities
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Identifying Opposing Claims: Argumentative Writing
Use this Nearpod activity to test your knowledge on identifying opposing claims.
Argumentative Writing Matching Activity
Lest test your argumentative writing terminology through this matching activity.
Race to the Top
Show your understanding of argumentative writing skills by using this Nearpod interactive quiz game!