ELA21.6.7c

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.7c

Write an argument to convince the reader to take an action or adopt a position, stating a claim and supporting the claim with relevant, well-organized evidence from credible sources.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • The purpose of argumentative writing is to convince the reader to take action or adopt a particular position.
  • Argumentative writing includes introducing the topic by stating an argumentative claim, relevant evidence to support the claim, and a concluding statement.
  • Evidence to support the argument must be collected from various credible sources.

Skills

  • Write an argument to convince a reader to take action or adopt a position.
  • Include a claim, relevant evidence, and a conclusion in argumentative writing.
  • Gather evidence from credible sources to support the claim.

Understanding

  • To persuade a reader to take action or adopt an opinion, they must present relevant, well-organized evidence from credible sources.

Vocabulary

  • Argument
  • Claim
  • Evidence
  • Credible source
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