Linking Words for Arguments

Start with Write a Strong Claim and Claim, Reason, Evidence Organizer before the full planners. Use Evaluate an Argument Essay last, since it asks students to find every part in a finished essay.

Circle linking words in 8 sentences and sort 12 words like therefore and although by job. Linking words connect ideas in an argument and tell the reader how the ideas fit together. The directions on the page read: In Part A, circle the linking word in the parentheses that fits each sentence. In Part B, write each word from the bank in the column that tells its job. Use each word once. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade opinion writing, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with argument writing. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

An argument essay has a claim, reasons, evidence for each reason, an answer to the other side and a conclusion. Plan an Argument About Longer Recess plans all five paragraphs, one box per paragraph.

Relevant evidence is a fact or example that directly supports the claim. Choose Relevant Evidence gives 5 pieces of evidence for each of 3 claims, and students check the 2 that fit best and explain why.

Linking Words for Arguments sorts 12 words by job: reasons like because, results like therefore, examples like for instance and the other side like although.