argumentative essay.
Topic: Should cigarette smoking be banned? In the essay make sure to:
-Pick a side after doing research
-Make sure to site all sources your finished argument must be supported by at least three credible sources and include at least one (chart,graph) of data that supports your claim( works cited page)
-Hook
-Good voice and word choice
–Your argument must include at least two examples of figurative language used to make an impact on your audience.
– appeal to pathos
-sentence fluency using domain specific and precise language.
-Use Coordinating Connections—for equally important ideas, which may be the same or different
-Use Subordinating Connections—for ideas which support other ideas
– Use Transition Words/Phrases— to switch between subtopics and paragraphs
-Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- “what you told them” but briefly
- remind them of the importance of your topic
- restate your claim addressing any counterclaims
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First fill out the following graphic organizers below to help with the planning of the essay:
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Writing Your Claim
- Complete the following sentence: I plan to prove that…
- Cross out “I plan to prove that.” What remains is your clearly stated position.
- Complete the following sentence: This matters because…
- Cross out “This matters because.” What remains is your purpose for writing.
- Combine these two thoughts into one sentence; this is your claim.
Identifying the Counterclaim
- Complete the following sentence: My claim states that…
- Cross out “My claim states that.” What remains is your clearly stated position.
- Complete the following sentence: Some may disagree with me because…
- Cross out “Some may disagree with me because.” What remains is your purpose for writing.
- Combine these two thoughts into one sentence; this is your counterclaim.
Part two organizer:
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Research: Source where you found this information
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Body Part 1
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Body Part 2
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Body Part X*
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*Continue pattern until all points and counterpoints have been addressed.
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Step 1: Gather your materials and start writing your draft.
- Underline your hook.
- Highlight transition words in yellow.
- Highlight domain specific and precise language in green.
- Highlight figurative language used in pink.
- Highlight references to your graphic representation in blue.