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Printable debate worksheet for Grades 6 through 8 with sections for claim, evidence, warrant, and clincher arguments.
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Debate Argument Framework

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This printable debate worksheet guides students in Grades 6–8 through building a structured argument using the "hamburger" framework: claim (top bun), evidence (meat), warrant (sauce), and clincher (bottom bun). Students write a single claim, provide supporting evidence, explain how it connects to the claim, and deliver a strong closing sentence. Suitable for debate units, persuasive-writing homework, or argument practice.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Writing
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated June 2026

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