Elaboration Phrases for Argument Writing

This anchor chart will help students to elaborate in their argument writing. The phrases on this chart can act as a springboard for writers to explain the significance of evidence, facts, quotes, etc. in their writing. This can be used as an intervention for students who simply list fact after fact in their writing. Or, this chart can be used with the whole class to explicitly explain how writers elaborate on the evidence that they provide. This chart goes nicely together with the mentor text titled, "The Energy Drink Craze" on Teachers Pay Teachers.