Name: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Section: _____

Writing Anchor Standard

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Assessment Task:​ Using information from the provided sources, form an ​argument​ on one viewpoint or perspective on
the ​topic​. You must support your argument using 6-8 pieces of evidence from a variety of sources and support each
evidence in your own words. You must also state and cite the sources from which each piece of evidence came.

Thesis Statement:

Reason #1 Reason #2 Reason #3 Counterclaim

Supporting Detail/Evidence #1 Supporting Detail/Evidence #1 Supporting Detail/Evidence #1 Supporting Detail/Evidence #1

Supporting Detail/Evidence #2 Supporting Detail/Evidence #2 Supporting Detail/Evidence #2 Supporting Detail/Evidence #2

Supporting Detail/Evidence #3 Supporting Detail/Evidence #3 Supporting Detail/Evidence #3 Supporting Detail/Evidence #3