Space Debate: Preparation Chart Mission: Develop an argument for your side of the essential Question.

Essential Question: Should we build a home in space?

Directions: Fill in the boxes of the chart to complete each step. You must have all elements of an effective argument. Use COMPLETE SENTENCES and FORMAL STYLE in your writing. There are numbers to show how many sentences you MUST have for each box in the chart!

CLAIM: Write 1 complete sentence stating your claim.

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1 sent.

EVIDENCE: Write 2 complete sentences detailing your evidence.

2 sent.

REASONING: Write 2 complete sentences explaining your reasoning.

2 sent.

COUNTER CLAIM: Write 1 complete sentence stating a possible counter claim.

1 sent.

COUNTER EVIDENCE: Write 1 complete sentence detailing the counter evidence.

1 sent.

COUNTER REASONING: Write 1 complete sentence explaining the counter reasoning.

1 sent.

FINAL STATEMENT: Write 2 complete sentences to make your final statement supporting your original claim.

2 sent.