Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; eResources; Meet the Author; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Presenting the Tools of Argument Writing to Middle School Students; Section 1: Argument Writing Strategies Aligned with the Common Core Standards for Grades 6-8; 1 Introducing Claims; 2 Acknowledging Alternate or Opposing Claims; 3 Supporting Claims with Reasons and Evidence while Using Credible Sources; 4 Organizing Reasons and Evidence Logically; 5 Using Words, Phrases, and Clauses to Create Cohesion and Clarify Relationships; 6 Establishing and Maintaining a Formal Style
7 Creating an Effective Concluding SectionSection 2: Putting It Together; 8 Assessment Strategies; 9 Final Thoughts and Tips for Classroom Practice; Section 3: Resources; Appendix A: Argument Essays Featured in This Book; Appendix B: Reproducible Charts and Forms You Can Use in Your Classroom; Appendix C: Thoughts on Selecting Argument Writing Topics; Annotated Bibliography: Excerpts from Argument Essays Featured in This Book, Aligned with Specific Common Core Standards; References
