Crafting an Effective Argumentative Essay
Dive into the process of writing an argumentative essay by selecting a controversial topic, researching pros and cons, developing hooks for engaging introductions, and structuring body paragraphs with arguments, counter-arguments, and rebuttals. Stay tuned for crafting your introductory paragraph and honing your writing skills.
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Todays To-Do List 2.1.16 1. Today you will choose a topic/issue to write your argumentative essay on. While choosing your topic, select something that you feel strongly about or that you feel competent discussing. The best topics are controversial! Here are some examples that you may use: o Should school uniforms be enforced everywhere? o Should men get paternity leave from work? o Are we too dependent on computers? o Should animals be used for research? o Should cigarette smoking be banned everywhere? o Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy? o Google some topics. Try putting this in the search engine: argumentative essay topics 2. After deciding on a topic, begin your research. While doing research, fill out the chart(worksheet) by listing the pros and cons of your topic. By the end of class you will have decided what your stance is on the topic. At the bottom of your worksheet write your claim. http://www.procon.org/ 3. Tomorrow you will begin writing the first paragraph of your argumentative essay!!!
Introductory Paragraph Start with a Hook In order to grab the attention of your reader, you must start your essay STRONG! Beginning your essay with a hook is how you set the tone for your entire paper. Lets look at some sample hooks
Grammar and Punctuation Remember to indent your first paragraph! Remember to that a paragraph consist of 5 or more sentences. Remember to use simple, compound, AND complex sentences! (This makes your writing interesting) Remember to place your periods and commas in the correct place. If you are unsure how to spell a word .GET A DICTIONARY!
Todays To-Do List 2.2.16 1. Today you will come up with your own hooks for your argumentative writing. Use the chart to fill in different hooks that are related to your topic. When you are finished, choose your best hook and use it as you begin writing the first paragraph to your argumentative essay. Show me that you have filled in the chart so that I can give you credit. I want you to be able to keep the WS for your notes. 2. Make sure that you are using correct punctuation and grammar as you begin writing your essay. Your introductory paragraph should be no less than 5 sentences. Don t think about the sentence limit, JUST WRITE! REMEMBER this will be counted as a project grade. ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT!!!!
Body Paragraphs Outline Body paragraph 1 o 1st argument o Counter-argument o Rebuttal Example- Topic: School Uniforms Example-Body paragraph 1 School uniforms keep students focused on their education, not their clothes. Some may say that school uniforms restrict students' freedom of expression. However, when students wear uniforms they are able to express themselves academically and channel their freedom of expression into something productive. Body paragraph 2 2nd argument Counter-argument Rebuttal Body paragraph 3 3rd argument Counter-argument Rebuttal
Body Paragraphs Remember to add supporting evidence for each argument. Each paragraph should contain the following: Argument Evidence to support argument Counter-Argument Rebuttal Example
Transitional Words Words To Use In A Counter-Argument Admittedly . Certainly No doubt Obviously To be sure Undoubtedly Generally speaking At this level Words To Use In A Rebuttal granted nobody denies of course true unquestionably in general in this situation Assuredly It is true that Certainly Admittedly Of course Obviously Sure Granted Although Even though While Even if ;however ,but ;on the other hand ;nevertheless ;on the contrary ;in addition ,yet ;still
Todays To-Do List 2.3.16 1. Today you will create an outline for your body paragraphs using the template provided. Use this template to help you write your essay. Whatever you put in your outline, should be in your paper. This is done to help you!! o When you are finished, let me know so that I can look over it and give you credit. You will not need to turn this in, but I am counting this as a grade. 2. Once your outline has been approved, you may begin writing your body paragraphs for your essay. Please make sure that you are keeping your essay neat and in order. After all, this is a project grade!!
Conclusion Paragraph Although desserts taste delicious at any time of day, there s a reason why we eat them after dinner: they re the grand finales that leave us with a good impression of the meal we just had. Mmm Your conclusion should also leave us feeling content, impressed, and maybe even inspired. Even if all the body paragraphs are fantastic, if you put a boring or incomplete conclusion at the end, the reader will walk away with a negative final impression of your work. This is why some restaurants give free mints or chocolates with your check: customer satisfaction and building a positive reputation! This leaves you with a good feeling.
Recipe for a good conclusion 1. Pie crust: Restate the claim USING NEW WORDS (paraphrasing) 2. Cheesecake: Review the major points of the essay while USING NEW WORDS 3. Whipped cream: Mention the legacy, significance, lessons we can learn, or other takeaways (the so what ) 4. Strawberry garnish: A final statement that is either a call to action (argumentative)
Words of caution Think about portion control. You don t want the reader to still feel hungry (too short) or stuffed to the point that she s going to be sick (too long). Stay consistent with the tone/style of the paper. Don t suddenly shift into wording that is more or less formal than before. Do not introduce brand new facts for the first time. Rather, this is the time to ANALYZE facts that were already stated, restate them, or maybe even synthesize multiple facts to make big general statements. Don t let anything in your conclusion be random or off-topic.
Conclusion Paragraph Example Topic: School Uniforms Arguments: Uniforms should be required in schools because they promote equality, limit distractions, and remove opportunities for student conflict. Conclusion: Personal expression and creativity are important, but those qualities should come from somewhere other than your outfit. If the purpose of school is to learn, then anything that detracts from learning should be examined, particularly something as emotionally damaging as the competition that comes from clothing. Uniforms allow all students to be seen as equals, since no one has to be left behind by expensive brand names or styles that are trending. The only things that uniforms limit are negative anyway: distractions between genders, competition among peers, and clique or gang apparel. Any school district committed to its purpose should implement a uniform policy to put students, not appearance, first.
Todays To-Do List 2.4.16 1. Today you will begin writing your conclusion for your argumentative essay. Checklist: Did you restate your claim with new language? Did you review the previous main points? Did you end with a final sentence that concludes, inspires, or motivates? Did you keep the reader s attention? Did you Stay consistent?
