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Argument Writing

  • Grade 6
  • English Language Arts
  • W.6.1
  • Writing
  • Free lesson

Aligned to W.6.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

An argument states a claim, supports it with reasons and evidence, and uses clear transitions. Acknowledge the topic fairly and conclude by reinforcing the claim.

Worked examples

Example 1

Claim: 'Students should learn coding.' Reason + evidence: it builds problem-solving (cite a study); it opens careers (cite job growth). Conclusion restates the claim's importance.

Example 2

Claim: 'Our town needs a public library branch on the east side.' Reason + evidence: the nearest branch is a 40-minute bus ride (transit map); 1,100 students live in that zone (district data).

Example 3

Name the strongest objection and answer it. 'The town says it cannot afford it — but a shared space in the community centre costs a fraction of a new building.'

Practice questions

  1. Write a claim and one reason backed by evidence.
  2. Add a transition (for instance, therefore) between two reasons.
  3. Draft a one-sentence conclusion.

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Escritura de Argumentos

Un argumento plantea una afirmación, la respalda con razones y evidencia, y usa transiciones claras. Aborda el tema de manera justa y concluye reforzando la afirmación.

Ejemplo 1: Afirmación: 'Los estudiantes deberían aprender programación.' Razón + evidencia: desarrolla el pensamiento analítico (cita un estudio); abre oportunidades de trabajo (cita el crecimiento del empleo). La conclusión reafirma la importancia de la afirmación.

Ejemplo 2: Afirmación: 'Nuestro pueblo necesita una biblioteca en el lado este.' Razón + evidencia: la sucursal más cercana está a 40 minutos en autobús (mapa de transporte); 1,100 estudiantes viven en esa zona (datos del distrito).

Ejemplo 3: Nombra la objeción más fuerte y respóndela. 'El municipio dice que no alcanza el presupuesto — pero un espacio compartido en el centro comunitario cuesta una fracción de un edificio nuevo.'

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