8th Grade ELA Argument Writing Across Bloom’s Levels by Omar Tayeh

Remembering

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Review key argument writing terms for 8th Grade ELA! This quiz helps students practice identifying and understanding important vocabulary like claim, evidence, reasoning, counterclaim, and rebuttal while building stronger argumentative writing skills.

Understanding

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Explore this Google Slides presentation to learn how Ancient Rome’s ideas, inventions, and achievements continue to shape our world today.
The slides explain how Roman architecture, government, language, law, and engineering influenced modern life—from buildings and roads to democratic ideas.

After viewing the presentation, answer this question in 2–3 sentences:

Which Roman achievement do you think has the greatest impact on the world today, and why?

Applying

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In this step, students will apply their understanding by selecting one important contribution from Ancient Rome and explaining how it still impacts the modern world.
Students will use the Google Slides presentation to review examples of Roman achievements—such as architecture, government, language, or engineering—and then write a short paragraph connecting one of these legacies to life today.

Task:
After reviewing the slides, write a 4–6 sentence paragraph explaining:
1️⃣ What the Roman contribution was
2️⃣ How it’s still used or seen today
3️⃣ Why it’s important or influential

Success Criteria:
✅ Includes a clear topic (Roman contribution)
✅ Explains its modern impact in 4–6 complete sentences
✅ Uses facts or examples from the slides

Measurable Outcome:

Students will write a 4–6 sentence paragraph explaining how one achievement of Ancient Rome continues to influence the modern world.

Analyzing

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In this step, students will analyze the connections between the government of Ancient Rome and the government of the United States today.
Using the T-Chart, students will list at least two similarities and one difference between the two systems. Focus on key ideas like citizenship, voting, representation, and written laws.

Success Criteria:
✅ Identifies at least 2 similarities and 1 difference
✅ Demonstrates understanding of how Roman ideas influenced modern democracy
✅ Provides clear and accurate examples

Measurable Outcome:

Students will identify and explain 2 similarities and 1 difference between Ancient Rome’s government and the modern U.S. government, showing understanding of Rome’s influence on modern systems.

Evaluating

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In this step, students will evaluate each other’s work by reviewing their classmates’ paragraphs about the lasting legacy of Ancient Rome.
Students will read two peers’ paragraphs and leave thoughtful feedback to help each other improve. Each comment should include one compliment (something the writer did well) and one suggestion (how they can make their explanation stronger).

Peer Review Focus:
🔹 Did the writer clearly explain the Roman contribution they chose?
🔹 Did they connect it to how it still impacts modern life?
🔹 Did they give examples or reasoning?
🔹 Is their paragraph clear and complete?

Directions:
1️⃣ Read two classmates’ paragraphs from Step 3.
2️⃣ Leave one compliment and one helpful suggestion on each post.
3️⃣ Be specific, kind, and use examples from their writing.

Success Criteria:
✅ Two peer comments (each with a compliment + suggestion)
✅ Feedback connects to the main idea and evidence
✅ Respectful, clear, and helpful tone

Measurable Outcome:

Students will provide two constructive peer reviews that evaluate clarity, evidence, and explanation of Ancient Rome’s lasting influence on the modern world.

Creating

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In this final step, students will create their own short voice or video recording explaining one lasting contribution of Ancient Rome and how it continues to impact the modern world.
Students can use a voice recording tool like Vocaroo or a built-in video recorder to share their explanation in their own words.

Directions:
1️⃣ Choose one lasting Roman legacy (such as architecture, law, government, or language).
2️⃣ Record yourself explaining how it still influences the modern world today.
3️⃣ Your recording should be 30–60 seconds long and answer these questions:

What was the Roman contribution?
How do we still use or see it today?
Why do you think it’s important?
4️⃣ Upload or paste your recording link here on Padlet.

Success Criteria:
✅ 30–60 second clear, thoughtful explanation
✅ Includes one Roman contribution, modern example, and reason why it matters
✅ Recording is clear, confident, and organized

Measurable Outcome:

Students will create a 30–60 second voice or video recording explaining one contribution of Ancient Rome and its continued influence on modern life.