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Advanced Scholarly Essay Structure and Rhetorical Craft (Grades 11-12)

6th Grade · Social Studies · US-IA-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Master collegiate-level argumentative writing by crafting complex multi-variable theses, structuring evidentiary hierarchies, managing counterarguments, and sustaining rigorous academic tone.

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  1. Formulating Complex Multi-Variable Historical ThesesUp next
  2. Developing Claims and Counterclaims Thoroughly in Scholarly ProseNot started yet
  3. Pointing Out the Strengths and Limitations of Diverse Historical ModelsNot started yet
  4. Anticipating Scholarly Audience Biases and Counter-PerspectivesNot started yet
  5. Establishing Logical Sequences and Hierarchies Among ClaimsYou are here
  6. Using Subtle Transitions to Link Major Disciplinary ArgumentsNot started yet
  7. Drawing Evidence From Informational Texts to Support AnalysisNot started yet
  8. Maintaining an Academic Tone in Controversial Civic DebatesNot started yet
  9. Writing Conclusions That Articulate Philosophical and Civic LegaciesNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

usWHST.11-12.1Common Core State Standards · Ela · 11th Grade

Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

Open Global Standard:OGE.12.W.1OGE.13.W.1
usWHST.11-12.4Common Core State Standards · Ela · 11th Grade

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Open Global Standard:OGE.12.W.3OGE.13.W.7
GlobalOGE.12.W.1
GlobalOGE.13.W.1
GlobalOGE.12.W.3
GlobalOGE.13.W.7