ELA21.4.37

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

ELA21.4.37
Write an argument to persuade the reader to take an action or adopt a position, using an introduction, logical reasoning supported by evidence from relevant sources, and linking words to connect their argument to the evidence.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The purpose of argumentative writing is to convince the reader to take action or adopt a particular position.
Argumentative writing includes an introduction, logical reasoning supported by evidence, and a concluding statement.
Evidence to support the argument must be collected from various sources.
Linking words are used to connect their claim to the corresponding evidence.

Skills

Students are able to:

Write an argument to convince a reader to take action or adopt a position.
Include an introduction, logical reasoning supported by evidence, and a conclusion in argumentative writing.
Gather evidence from relevant sources to support a claim.
Use linking words to connect their argument to the corresponding evidence.

Understanding

Students understand that:

To persuade a reader to take action or adopt an opinion, they must present logical reasoning supported by evidence from relevant sources.
Linking words can help connect their argument to the evidence supporting their argument.

Vocabulary

Argument
Persuade
Take an action
Adopt a position
Introduction
Logical reasoning
Evidence
Relevant sources
Linking words

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