MEAT Method

Worksheet Description

The Evidence-Based Writing worksheet is a structured outline intended to guide students in organizing their thoughts for writing an argumentative essay. It breaks down the essay into an introduction, main ideas, evidence, analysis, and transitions. Each section includes a percentage that suggests the relative importance or proportion of content that each part should receive in the overall argument. This helps students understand the weight of each component within their essay structure.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to construct a well-balanced argument by allocating appropriate attention to different sections of their essay. It underscores the significance of starting with a strong introduction that includes a hook, background information, and a thesis statement. For the body paragraphs, it emphasizes the need for presenting evidence, providing thorough analysis, and using transitions effectively. This approach is designed to enhance the students’ abilities to create cohesive and persuasive arguments by carefully considering the distribution and flow of information in their writing.