Arguing To Convince

Worksheet Description

The “Convince with Evidence” worksheet is a tool designed to help students practice the skill of forming arguments by using evidence effectively. It guides them to articulate a claim they want to convince others to agree with, which is an essential part of argumentative writing. The worksheet provides space for students to write down their claim and prompts them to think about the types of evidence they will use to support it. There’s a table to fill in the types of evidence and the specific details of each type, helping students to organize their thoughts and supporting information systematically.

This worksheet is intended to teach students how to build a persuasive argument by carefully selecting and detailing the evidence that backs up their claims. It reinforces the concept that an argument is strengthened by evidence such as facts, data, or examples. By filling out the table, students learn to classify their evidence, which can help them understand how different types of evidence contribute to the overall persuasiveness of their argument. The activity aims to enhance students’ critical thinking and reasoning abilities, equipping them to present convincing arguments in their writing.