Grade 6 (Argument Essay)

Writing Situation: A good friend of yours is thinking of moving to

your city. Think of some attributes of your city.
Directions for Writing: Write an argument essay to convince your
friend either to move to Atlanta or not to move to Atlanta. Pick one
side to argue (and stick with it). Be sure to use reasons and
examles from the article to suort your resonse.

WRITERS CHECKLIST
Important Points to Remember as You Write and Critically Read to ReviseEdit
Your Writin!
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1. Focus on your purpose for writing and your audience. Convince your readers
(audience) that your point of view, solution, or causes and/or effects are reasonable.
2. Support your point of view, solution, or causes and/or effects with details and
evidence.
. !ut your ideas in the order that best co""unicates what you are trying to say.
SE#TE#CE C"#STR'CTI"#
#. $se clear and varied sentences.
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%. $se words correctly.
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&. Capitali'e, spell, and punctuate correctly.
(. )hen you write your essay, write it neatly and clearly.