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Issue/Topic Thesis
Support
Audience
Opposing Viewpoints
Conclusion
• Is the topic clearly stated 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 address opposing viewpoints clearly and fairly?
• Doe the writer acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints with logic and relevant evidence?
• Does the writer conclude the essay in a way that convinces the audience to support the position and take action?
Argumentative Essay Revision Checklist
ACTIVITY 4
Independent Writing
WRITING PROMPT: Your task is to focus on another decision that young people are asked to make between two possible options. You may choose a topic from your brainstormed list (other than the topic used in Activity 2 or Activity 3) or another topic of interest to you. Write an essay that discusses the two sides of the issue and persuades other 7th graders that one option is better than the other. Refer to the Scoring Guide for this writing task—it will help you understand where to focus your attention and efforts. Be sure to:
• Establish a clear thesis or position.
• Include sound evidence that is logically organized and supports your viewpoint.
• Include a variety of evidence that is based on fact rather than opinion.
• Consider and respond to the values and priorities of the audience.
• Anticipate and address potential audience concerns and/or questions.
• Anticipate and answer counterarguments.
• Employ an appropriate blend of simple, compound, complex, and compound/
complex sentences.
Use the examples, process, goal, and revision steps from your previous activities to accomplish your task.
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