Constructing an Argument in RMPS: Essay Writing Frame & Help Sheet

Stop the “I don’t know how to start” struggle with this essential RMPS argument-building toolkit.

Constructing a coherent, evidence-based argument is the core skill of RMPS, but many students find the structure of a formal response overwhelming. This resource from Learning RMPS provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help students move from a basic opinion to a sophisticated, balanced argument.

What’s Included in the Pack:

The Argument Framework: A logical flow-chart guiding students through the Topic, Opening Statement, Reasons, Evidence, Counter-Argument, and Conclusion.

Detailed Help Sheet: A student-facing guide that explains how to fill in each section, with specific prompts for different viewpoints like Orthodox Judaism, Utilitarianism, or personal perspectives.

Example Bank: High-quality examples covering popular topics like Capital Punishment, Animal Rights, and the Right to Die.

Evidence & Counter-Argument Support: Teaches students how to integrate quotes (e.g., from the Dhammapada) and statistics (e.g., Amnesty International) while preparing a robust response to opposing views.

Curriculum Versatility:
National 4/5: Perfect for helping students meet the “Describe a Viewpoint” and “Express a Reasoned Opinion” benchmarks.

Higher RMPS: An ideal scaffolding tool for those early in the course who need a structure for their 10 or 20-mark analysis questions.

Core RME: Use it as a universal “Writing Frame” for any debate-based lesson.

Why “Learning RMPS”?
Every resource I create is tried, tested, and taught. This help sheet is designed to be a permanent fixture in a student’s folder—a “cheat sheet” for critical thinking that ensures they never miss a key component of a high-mark answer again.