Aim #4: How do we write an argumentative essay defending our position on affirmative action; is it necessary in the United States today?
Be sure to use the MLA format which can be found at the following link:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Read instructions for the MLA formatting and style guide and follow it for your argumentative essay.
Do now #4: Download the graphic organizer from below. Complete it with your team members.
Meaningful Engagement Activity #4: Draft your essay which must include the building blocks of a strong argument:
Introduction Paragraph:
Body Paragraph 1:
Body Paragraph 2:
Body Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4:
Concluding Paragraph:
Use the rubric to check the effectiveness of your claim & evidence.
HW: Write your final draft of the essay.
Peer Editing for Argument: Using the rubric as a guide, students read each other’s essays, making specific suggestions about where each other’s essay could become more effective.
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Be sure to use the MLA format which can be found at the following link:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Read instructions for the MLA formatting and style guide and follow it for your argumentative essay.
Do now #4: Download the graphic organizer from below. Complete it with your team members.
Meaningful Engagement Activity #4: Draft your essay which must include the building blocks of a strong argument:
- Context
- Position
- Claims
- Evidence
- Discussion of counterclaims
- A thoughtful conclusion
Introduction Paragraph:
- 2-3 sentences to contextualize the topic ( Why does it matter?)
- 1-2 sentences of a major counter claim
- 1 sentence to show your position
- 1-2 sentences to show your claim
Body Paragraph 1:
- Topic sentence (reason #1).
- Explain the reason
- example A that supports your claim (facts, examples from the articles)
- example B that supports your claim
- conclusion
Body Paragraph 2:
- Topic sentence (reason #2).
- Explain the reason
- example A that supports your claim (facts, examples from the articles)
- example B that supports your claim
- conclusion
Body Paragraph 3:
- Topic sentence ( reason #3).
- Explain the reason
- example A that supports your claim (facts, examples from the articles)
- example B that supports your claim
- conclusion
Paragraph 4:
- Topic sentence (a counter claim)
- Reasons of the counter claim
- examples (2 examples) to refute why the counter claim is wrong
- conclusion
Concluding Paragraph:
- Restate your position.
- suggestions of solutions
Use the rubric to check the effectiveness of your claim & evidence.
HW: Write your final draft of the essay.
Peer Editing for Argument: Using the rubric as a guide, students read each other’s essays, making specific suggestions about where each other’s essay could become more effective.
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