This simple guided outline worksheet is perfect for introducing middle school, high school, and ELL students to writing a three or four paragraph essay on the theme of a book. Students respond to the question: “What is the author’s message?” This theme essay outline worksheet works with any book or short story.
This argument essay outline writing worksheet uses the following Common Core English Language Arts standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.A
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.B
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.F
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
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