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-as