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The argument essay — Take-Home — 6th Grade Writes a thesis, supports it with evidence, addresses a counter-argument, and concludes. This one-page 6th Grade take-home carries the two-minute check that tells you whether the skill is wobbly, then "Steelman First" — 25 minutes with paper, a topic they care about — plus what to say when it gets…
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The argument essay LITERACY · 6TH GRADE Name Date TAKE-HOME PRACTICE Writing · 6th Grade 25 minutes WHAT THIS BUILDS Writes a thesis, supports it with evidence, addresses a counter-argument, and concludes. 1 THE TWO-MINUTE CHECK ASK "What's the strongest argument against your position, and what's your answer to it?" A SOLID ANSWER A real opposing argument, fairly stated, then answered. Not yet Getting there Solid 2 STEELMAN FIRST You need: Paper, A topic they care about Before writing their own side, they write the strongest possible version of the opposite view. Then write their thesis and two supporting paragraphs with evidence. Add a paragraph that quotes the opposing view and answers it directly. Check the conclusion says something new rather than repeating the introduction. Read it to someone who disagrees and see whether it holds. SAY THIS WHEN IT STALLS "Make the other side sound smart first. If you can't, you don't understand it yet." Thesis plus two reasons; add the counter-argument next time. Argue the side they don't hold, convincingly. IF IT'S TOO HARD IF IT'S TOO EASY Did it M T W T F Full year of take-homes: www.littleactivity.com/takehome/grade-6 www.littleactivity.com 6th Grade · Literacy
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The argument essay LITERACY · 6TH GRADE Name Date TAKE-HOME PRACTICE Writing · 6th Grade 25 minutes WHAT THIS BUILDS Writes a thesis, supports it with evidence, addresses a counter-argument, and concludes. 1 THE TWO-MINUTE CHECK ASK "What's the strongest argument against your position, and what's your answer to it?" A SOLID ANSWER A real opposing argument, fairly stated, then answered. Not yet Getting there Solid 2 STEELMAN FIRST You need: Paper, A topic they care about Before writing their own side, they write the strongest possible version of the opposite view. Then write their thesis and two supporting paragraphs with evidence. Add a paragraph that quotes the opposing view and answers it directly. Check the conclusion says something new rather than repeating the introduction. Read it to someone who disagrees and see whether it holds. SAY THIS WHEN IT STALLS "Make the other side sound smart first. If you can't, you don't understand it yet." Thesis plus two reasons; add the counter-argument next time. Argue the side they don't hold, convincingly. IF IT'S TOO HARD IF IT'S TOO EASY Did it M T W T F Full year of take-homes: www.littleactivity.com/takehome/grade-6 www.littleactivity.com 6th Grade · Literacy
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