Engaging argumentative writing resource for Grades 6–9.
This mentor text + scaffolded support helps students understand how claims, evidence, and reasoning work together in an academic argument.
Designed for real classroom use — easy to run, no prep required.

Students will be able to:
✔ analyze a model argumentative text
✔ identify claim, evidence, and counterarguments
✔ evaluate structure and reasoning
✔ respond to comprehension questions
✔ complete a structured written response
✔ self-assess with answer key

Includes:
• Mentor argumentative text ("Persistence and Success")
• Reading comprehension questions (multiple levels)
• Essay structure scaffold
• Writing task
• Test + Answer Key
• Teacher notes
• Classroom license

Perfect for:
→ ELA
→ Writing units
→ Argumentative essays
→ Reading comprehension
→ Sub days
→ Test prep

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9
Subject: ELA – Writing – Argumentative Writing
Standards Alignment: claim + evidence + reasoning (CER) / argument

KEYWORDS:
structure skills
argumentative writing

mentor text

essay structure

reading comprehension

claim + evidence

ELA

grade 6

grade 7

grade 8

grade 9

test + answer key

essay analysis