Argument Architect Teacher Guide
An updated teacher guide for 5th grade ELA focusing on argumentative claims. It includes specific fact vs. claim models for Caitlyn and Sara, instructional steps for "mapping" a claim to body paragraphs, and quality control exemplars. Consolidates content for clarity.
Blueprint for Bold Claims Slides
A slide presentation for 5th graders defining argumentative claims and demonstrating how they organize a compare/contrast essay. Features specific examples from "Frosted Fire" and "Sara Sees Red".
Argument Architect Worksheet
An updated worksheet that balances general argumentative concepts with the specific narrative context of Caitlyn and Sara. It includes an evidence sorting task, a scaffolded claim builder, and a final drafting area. Consolidates content into 3 functional pages to ensure task continuity.
Claim Construction Worksheet
A student-facing worksheet designed to practice writing complex argumentative sentences (claims) using a specific blueprint structure. It includes anatomy labeling, scaffolded drills for two different plot scenarios, and a final drafting area with a self-assessment checklist.
Argument Architect Script
A comprehensive instructional script for the "Argument Architect" mini-lesson, providing teacher talking points, metaphors, and specific modeling for teaching argumentative claims to 5th graders.
