Compose argumentative body paragraphs using the CLAIM-EVIDENCE-WARRANT (CEW) routine — Toulmin Lite (CCSS W.6.1.b)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~12 min eng.g6.f.ex_12

Draft Body Paragraph 1

Prompt

Draft body paragraph 1 of your argument using CEW. Use your strongest source for evidence. The warrant must explain HOW — give the principle/reasoning.

M-6-F-WR-EX-12-A Interactive Physical / non-image

Color-coded CEW sentence-strip kit. Purple CLAIM strip, orange EVIDENCE strip with citation field, blue WARRANT strip with 'because' starter. Student arranges then transcribes to draft.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
Claim + evidence with citation + warrant giving principle = 4; missing warrant principle = 3; missing citation = 2; missing CEW = 1
Hints
  1. Use the CEW frame: CLAIM (first, ___) + EVIDENCE (According to ___, "___" (Author Year)) + WARRANT (This evidence supports my claim because ___).
  2. Avoid circular warrant 'this shows my claim is true' — name the underlying principle.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Warrant is circular ('this shows my point').
  • Evidence stands alone with no warrant.
Used in lessons