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Argumentation with Integrity

An overview, explanation of, and links to all of the resources in the Argumentation with integrity set of resources.

The Argumentation with integrity instructional resource pack consists of a collection of resources that are ready to use in the classroom. The activities are meant to take students through a distinct writing process with a focus on argumentation. The underlying idea of argumentation with integrity is, in the words of Edward de Bono, “Argument is meant to reveal truth, not to create it.” It is only through the careful understanding of the basic principles of argumentation and credibility that students will be able to craft an argument that is backed by credible evidence and clear, logical reasoning.

Planning resources

Argumentation with integrity educator guide

The Educator guide presents a description and suggested order for resources contained within the Argumentation pack.

Argumentation with integrity lesson sequencing guide

This downloadable pdf suggests a lesson sequence for educators using these resources as a unit of study.

Argumentation with integrity standards alignment guide

Content standards from several countries and organizations are included to focus educators' planning.

Student-facing resources

Argumentative academic vocabulary list

An extensive list of academic vocabulary that is related to argumentation and writing.

Argumentation with integrity anticipation guide

Introductory activity to give educators insight into student background knowledge on argumentation.

Argumentation or persuasion cloze activity

Scaffolded cloze activity to help students identify essential differences between argumentation and persuasion.

Argumentation writing process checklist

A student-facing checklist to aid students in self-monitoring their writing process.

Lesson 1 worksheet: Choosing and refining a topic

This student worksheet walks through the process of choosing a topic and refining it prior to crafting a claim.

Lesson 2 worksheet: Thesis or claim

This worksheet walks students through distinguishing characteristics of thesis and claim statements.

Lesson 2 graphic organizer: What do I already know?

This student-facing graphic organizer helps students narrow their position and support on their chosen topic.

Research planning worksheet

This worksheet supports effective student note-taking during the research and writing process.

Lesson 4 graphic organizer: pre-drafting

This graphic organizer provides a structure for students to organize their prewriting prior to writing a rough draft.

Presentation/visual resources

Anticipation guide presentation

This student-facing presentation asks students to respond to ideas that are foundational to argumentation.

Argumentation with integrity: Lesson 1 presentation

This student-facing presentation guides students through processes designed to aid them in choosing and refining a topic.

Argumentation with integrity: Lesson 2 presentation

This student-facing presentation guides students through preliminary research and crafting a claim.

Argumentation with integrity: Lesson 3 presentation

This student-facing presentation guides students through locating and evaluating resources in support of their claim.

Argumentation with integrity: Lesson 4 presentation

This student-facing presentation guides students through drafting and the revising/editing processes.

Thesis or claim poster

This infographic defines and provides examples of both thesis and claim statements.

Thesis or claim handout

This student-facing handout summarizes essential differences between thesis and claim statements.

Argumentation or persuasion handout

This student-facing handout summarizes essential differences between argumentation and persuasion.

Argumentation or persuasion poster

Ideal for displaying in classrooms, this poster summarizes essential differences between argumentation and persuasion.

Logical fallacies handout

This student-facing handout helps students identify common logical fallacies that often occur in argumentation.

Logical fallacies poster

Ideal for displaying in classrooms, this poster presents logical fallacies that commonly occur in argumentation.

Assessment resources

How might I improve? self-assessment

This student-facing worksheet requires students to examine work critically before turning in a final draft.

How might I improve next time? self-assessment

This student-facing worksheet requires students to reflect on their process to determine areas they could improve.

Rubric trait: Source credibility (UK English)

Singular rubric trait for evaluating the credibility of sources in an essay.

6th grade argumentative writing rubric

Offer 6th grade students a standards-aligned structure for assignments focused on the defense of a position on a topic.

7th-8th grade argumentative writing rubric

Offer 7th-8th grade students a standards-aligned structure for assignments focused on the defense of a position on a topic.

9th-10th grade argumentative writing rubric

Offer 9th-10th grade students a standards-aligned structure for argumentative writing with this educator-developed rubric.

11th-12th grade argumentative writing rubric

Offer 11th-12th grade students a standards-aligned structure for argumentative writing with this educator-developed rubric.

6th-8th grade argumentative QuickMark set

Offer 6th-8th grade students meaningful feedback with these standards-aligned QuickMark comments for argumentative writing.

9th-12th grade argumentative QuickMark set

Offer 9th-12th grade students meaningful feedback with these standards-aligned QuickMarks comments for argumentative writing.

Y7-9 science argument (CER) rubric (UK English)

Rubric for writing that defends a position on a scientific topic.

Y10-13 science argument (CER) rubric (UK English)

Rubric for writing that defends a position on a scientific topic.

Y7-9 science argument (CER) QuickMark set (UK English)

Feedback set for writing that defends a position on a scientific topic.

Y10-13 science argument (CER) QuickMark set (UK English)

Feedback set for writing that defends a position on a scientific topic.