Mapping Your Claim, Reasons, and Evidence

Children are guided through the process of composing clear, well supported arguments with this writing template. Students will answer prompts as they draft their thesis, plus reasons and evidence to support their claim. Designed for fourth and fifth graders, this worksheet offers a helpful framework for students as they learn to write clear, compelling arguments.

Teachers can use this worksheet with the lesson plan Argument Writing: Claim, Reasons and Evidence.