Argumentative Essay Writing Task Cards - Text-based!

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Your Middle School students need practice with identifying claims, opposing claims, and relevant evidence, right? They can get that practice with these engaging PRINTABLE task card s! They are based on two original, included non-fiction texts about Easter Island. Click here to get the printable AND digital version in one money-saving bundle! Students read the two texts and then use these cards to practice with the concepts. You can do this in many ways, but my favorite is playing "Scatter" where I tape the cards up all around the room and students engage in a kind of scavenger hunt to answer all the cards! Included in this resource: ★ 2 rigorous non-fiction texts about Easter Island ★ Prompt ★ 20 task cards ★ Vocabulary List of text-based essay terms ★ answer sheets ★ answer key 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! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID THIS ABOUT THE PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL BUNDLE OF THESE CARDS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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.7.1bSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. CCSSW.7.1aIntroduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. CCSSW.7.1Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. _________________________________________________________ More Argumentative Essay Resources you will LOVE: Argumentative Essay Writing Task Cards for introductions and conclusions Collaborative Argumentative Essay Writing: Students use task cards to "build" a text-based argumentative essay! _________________________________________________________ Having difficulty with a file? Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, ask a question via email ([email protected]), or ask a question on the Q&A tab before leaving feedback. _________________________________________________________ Let's connect! Follow me to get 50% off for the first 24 hours of a new resource's release! Email: [email protected] Instagram Pinterest Blog - Mrs. Spangler in the Middle ©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! Total Pages 1 prompt, 2 texts, 20 task cards Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 45 minutes Show more