Argument Essay Mentor Text: Sugary Drinks

This year, fifth graders will learn how to write various kinds of essays. Argument essays in particular can be tricky, as they require students to support their claims with evidence. This mentor text can support fifth graders as they learn techniques for argument essay writing. This worksheet can be used as a stand-alone mentor text, or as part of the lesson plan Argument Writing: Drafting the Introductory Paragraph.