Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?

Should children be required to do chores at home? Should companies be required to use more renewable energy? Help middle-school students hone their argument writing skills with this versatile writing worksheet. In Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: Should It Be Required?, learners are asked to build and defend an argument about whether or not people or organizations should be required to do certain things. Students will research the topic, compile reasons and evidence to support their claim, and map out each component of their essay, including an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a strong conclusion. Then, using the information they've gathered, students can use page two to write a draft of their essay.