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Writing Workshop 2 (continued)
Prewriting/Drafting
1. With your writing group, review the writing steps from the class-constructed argumentative essay and apply them to your group-constructed essay.
a) Brainstorm and choose a topic. Agree on a claim.
b) Generate relevant, sound reasons that your claim or thesis is correct.
c) Anticipate audience concerns and any opposing or alternate claims. d) Draft an introduction with a hook, context and thesis.
e) Draft a body paragraph (or two) of support.
f) Draft a body paragraph that addresses opposing viewpoint(s).
g) Draft a conclusion that provides closure and additional commentary. h) Revise the work.
Peer Review
2. You will evaluate and provide feedback for another group’s essay, based on criteria established in the writing prompt and the Scoring Guide. Another group will review the work your group has done. Use the following revision checklist to guide your peer review.
Issue/Topic
Thesis (includes claim)
Support
Audience
Opposing Viewpoints Conclusion
• Is the topic made clear in the introduction? Does it have importance or urgency?
• Does the thesis combine the topic and an opinion?
• Does the writer give reasons for taking this position?
• What facts, statistics, examples, and personal experiences does the writer use to support the thesis?
• Does the writer use sound reasoning and relevant details?
• Is the evidence accurate, current, and relevant to the topic?
• Who is the target audience?
• Are the thesis, topic, and supporting ideas appropriate for the target audience?
• Does the writer identify opposing or alternate viewpoints clearly and fairly?
• Does the writer conclude the essay in a way that convinces the audience to support the position and take action?
10 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 6
Argumentative Essay Revision Checklist
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