What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time

Are kids today spending enough time outdoors?  Make your case in this argument writing prompt worksheet and rubric! Designed for a middle school writing curriculum, What’s Your Argument? Outdoor Time gives students a chance to write an argument essay on a relevant and engaging topic. In conjunction with the Argument Writing: Standards-Based Rubrics for middle grades, this writing prompt encourages students to support their claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, organize their arguments logically, and use accurate and credible sources.

For grading, check out the argument writing rubrics for Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8.