Grade 9 Writing Worksheets
High-school arguments run on evidence, not volume. Learn to claim, prove, concede, and rebut: the four moves of every strong argument.
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What your child will learn: Argument Essays with Real Evidence
- A strong claim is specific and debatable: not 'social media is bad' but 'schools should teach social media literacy in 9th grade.'
- Evidence ranks: peer-reviewed studies > expert statements > statistics > anecdotes. Cite where it came from.
- Concede honestly ('Critics rightly note...'), then rebut ('However, the data shows...'). It builds trust.
- Watch for fallacies in your OWN writing: bandwagon, straw man, false dilemma, and cut them before your reader finds them.
Sample worksheet questions
1. Write a hook and thesis for an essay on teens and social media.
Answer: Check for: a specific debatable claim, cited evidence, a fair concession with rebuttal, and no logical fallacies.
2. Write one paragraph each using ethos, pathos, and logos for a seatbelt safety message.
Answer: Check for: a specific debatable claim, cited evidence, a fair concession with rebuttal, and no logical fallacies.
3. Write a rebuttal to: 'Homework should be banned completely.'
Answer: Check for: a specific debatable claim, cited evidence, a fair concession with rebuttal, and no logical fallacies.
4. Argue for or against a minimum wage for student internships.
Answer: Check for: a specific debatable claim, cited evidence, a fair concession with rebuttal, and no logical fallacies.
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🔍 Evidence Audit: Find one claim in an ad or post today. List what evidence it offers, then rank how strong that evidence really is.
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