15 Movie-Themed Argumentative Writing Prompts

Mike Thomson

Transform your argumentative writing curriculum with this collection of movie-themed prompts designed for grades 6-12. Each prompt leverages students' natural interest in movies to teach essential persuasive writing skills, including claim development, evidence selection, and counterargument analysis. Perfect for engaging reluctant writers while meeting Common Core writing standards for argumentation and rhetorical analysis.
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