This challenging worksheet has students answer multiple-choice questions, and fill in blanks to practice argumentative writing skills.
It includes 9 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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Argumentative Writing
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. You are writing an argument that schools should teach coding. Which opening claim is most effective?
A) Coding is cool and everyone should learn it.
B) Schools should add coding to the curriculum because technology jobs are growing 25% faster than other careers.
C) I like coding, so my school should teach it.
D) Some schools teach coding and some do not.
2. After stating the claim 'Field trips improve learning,' which sentence should come NEXT in a well-organized argument?
A) In conclusion, field trips are beneficial for all students.
B) Some people think field trips waste class time.
C) One reason is that hands-on experiences help students remember information 50% longer than textbook reading.
D) Field trips are fun and students enjoy them a lot.
3. A classmate writes: 'We need a school store. First, it teaches money skills. Second, profits fund art supplies. However, some worry it distracts from class.' What is missing from this argument?
A) A personal story about shopping.
B) A response to the counterargument and a conclusion.
C) More opinions about why school stores are great.
D) A list of items the store would sell.
4. Which revision BEST strengthens the weak reason 'Recycling is good because it helps'?
A) Recycling is good because it really, truly helps the environment a lot.
B) Recycling reduces landfill waste by up to 30%, which protects soil and water from harmful chemicals.
C) Recycling is helpful because my teacher said so.
D) Recycling helps because everyone knows it does.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The first step in building an argument is choosing a clear and debatable claim.
2. Each reason in an argument should be supported by at least one piece of evidence.
3. A well-organized argument presents reasons in order from good to best, saving the most convincing point for last.
4. The concluding paragraph ties together all the reasons and restates the claim in a fresh way.
5. Including a counterargument and rebuttal shows the reader you have considered both sides of the issue.
Argumentative Writing
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. You are writing an argument that schools should teach coding. Which opening claim is most effective?
A) Coding is cool and everyone should learn it.
B) Schools should add coding to the curriculum because technology jobs are growing 25% faster than other careers.
C) I like coding, so my school should teach it.
D) Some schools teach coding and some do not.
2. After stating the claim 'Field trips improve learning,' which sentence should come NEXT in a well-organized argument?
A) In conclusion, field trips are beneficial for all students.
B) Some people think field trips waste class time.
C) One reason is that hands-on experiences help students remember information 50% longer than textbook reading.
D) Field trips are fun and students enjoy them a lot.
3. A classmate writes: 'We need a school store. First, it teaches money skills. Second, profits fund art supplies. However, some worry it distracts from class.' What is missing from this argument?
A) A personal story about shopping.
B) A response to the counterargument and a conclusion.
C) More opinions about why school stores are great.
D) A list of items the store would sell.
4. Which revision BEST strengthens the weak reason 'Recycling is good because it helps'?
A) Recycling is good because it really, truly helps the environment a lot.
B) Recycling reduces landfill waste by up to 30%, which protects soil and water from harmful chemicals.
C) Recycling is helpful because my teacher said so.
D) Recycling helps because everyone knows it does.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) The first step in building an argument is choosing a clear and debatable claim.
2) Each reason in an argument should be supported by at least one piece of evidence.
3) A well-organized argument presents reasons in order from good to best, saving the most convincing point for last.
4) The concluding paragraph ties together all the reasons and restates the claim in a fresh way.
5) Including a counterargument and rebuttal shows the reader you have considered both sides of the issue.
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