What others say
Description
Designed for middle school ELA stations, these DIGITAL and PRINTABLE task cards provide engaging practice with argumentative claims, counterclaims, and relevant evidence. Use them in literacy centers, small groups, or as an independent activity.
Included in this resource:
✅ 2 rigorous non-fiction texts about Easter Island
✅ 20 task cards
✅ 1 poster with text-based essay vocabulary terms
✅ Directions to play Scoot and Scatter with the cards
✅ Answer sheets for the printable version
✅ Answer key
✅ Teacher's Guide for the digital version with directions and a link to the Google form
✅The vocabulary, prompt, texts, and task cards are all embedded into the form for the digital version
✅ Digital version is self-checking!
For the Printable Version: Students read the two texts and then use these cards to practice with the concepts. You can do this in many ways, but my two favorites are playing Scoot and Scatter. (Directions for both are included).
For the DIGITAL Version: Students enter their names. Then they are shown the vocabulary to review. Next, they will read the prompt and the two texts. Finally, they use these digital task cards to practice the concepts. It's in a Google form so it's self-checking! The link is easy to share on any Learning Management System like Google Classroom, Canvas, or any others!
Your students will love that this gets them actively involved and you will love that they are practicing and learning these valuable skills with less work for you!
Click here for the digital-only version
Click here for the printable-only version
TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Courtney F. said, "This REALLY helped my students distinguish the differences between a claim and counterclaim. My students were so engaged and had that "lightbulb" moment with this resource. I will use this again and again!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amanda Z. said, "I used this with sixth-graders, and they loved getting to move around the room to answer questions. They also enjoyed the topic of Easter Island, and we had fun looking up more pictures at the end of class. "
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mandee J. said, "These task cards are so helpful for addressing specific issues in argumentative writing. My students learned so much while having fun! "
SUPPORTS COMMON CORE STANDARDS:
CCSSW.7.1b
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSSW.7.1a
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSSW.7.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
_________________________________________________________
©Mrs. Spangler in the Middle (Elizabeth [Lisa] Spangler)
All rights reserved by the author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Thanks, and Enjoy!
Argumentative Essay Writing Text Evidence Task Cards, Claim Evidence Reasoning
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What others say
Description
Designed for middle school ELA stations, these DIGITAL and PRINTABLE task cards provide engaging practice with argumentative claims, counterclaims, and relevant evidence. Use them in literacy centers, small groups, or as an independent activity.
Included in this resource:
✅ 2 rigorous non-fiction texts about Easter Island
✅ 20 task cards
✅ 1 poster with text-based essay vocabulary terms
✅ Directions to play Scoot and Scatter with the cards
✅ Answer sheets for the printable version
✅ Answer key
✅ Teacher's Guide for the digital version with directions and a link to the Google form
✅The vocabulary, prompt, texts, and task cards are all embedded into the form for the digital version
✅ Digital version is self-checking!
For the Printable Version: Students read the two texts and then use these cards to practice with the concepts. You can do this in many ways, but my two favorites are playing Scoot and Scatter. (Directions for both are included).
For the DIGITAL Version: Students enter their names. Then they are shown the vocabulary to review. Next, they will read the prompt and the two texts. Finally, they use these digital task cards to practice the concepts. It's in a Google form so it's self-checking! The link is easy to share on any Learning Management System like Google Classroom, Canvas, or any others!
Your students will love that this gets them actively involved and you will love that they are practicing and learning these valuable skills with less work for you!
Click here for the digital-only version
Click here for the printable-only version
TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Courtney F. said, "This REALLY helped my students distinguish the differences between a claim and counterclaim. My students were so engaged and had that "lightbulb" moment with this resource. I will use this again and again!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amanda Z. said, "I used this with sixth-graders, and they loved getting to move around the room to answer questions. They also enjoyed the topic of Easter Island, and we had fun looking up more pictures at the end of class. "
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mandee J. said, "These task cards are so helpful for addressing specific issues in argumentative writing. My students learned so much while having fun! "
SUPPORTS COMMON CORE STANDARDS:
CCSSW.7.1b
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSSW.7.1a
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSSW.7.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
_________________________________________________________
©Mrs. Spangler in the Middle (Elizabeth [Lisa] Spangler)
All rights reserved by the author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Thanks, and Enjoy!
