Planning and Developing Your Argument
In this activity, you will plan, draft, and revise an argument about what it takes to make a difference. You will
use the argumentative techniques you learned in the unit to develop your argument.
TIP: As needed, refer to the instruction and examples of argument writing in the previous slides and in the
Lesson Activities from previous lessons in the unit. If you completed any graphic organizers throughout this
unit, you may use them while planning and developing your argument.
Part A - Plan Your Argument
First, plan how you'll organize and structure your argument. In the table, describe the claims, reasons, and
textual evidence you'll include in each section of your argument. Include your plan for the introduction,
body paragraphs, and conclusion of your argument. You do not have to use all the rows provided below
for body paragraphs. In addition, you can choose where and how you place your counterclaims and
rebuttal.
TIP: Remember that you'll need to include evidence from at least three sources in your argument. If you
need to directly reference the texts from this unit, you can access them in the Activity Resources.
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Argument Section
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Your Argument Plan