Should Students Have Homework? Crafting a Persuasive Argument
Crafting a persuasive argument on the topic of whether students should have homework, this piece presents a well-structured approach for expressing an opinion effectively. It guides the reader through forming an introduction with a clear position, developing supporting points in body paragraphs, and ending with a compelling conclusion. Readers will gain insights into constructing persuasive essays on contentious topics like homework policies in education.
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Writing a Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion
Task: Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs expressing an opinion on the topic below. Develop your main idea with supporting details (proofs, facts, examples, etc.). Purpose and Audience: An adult who is interested in your opinion. Length: The lined space provided for your written work indicates the approximate length of the writing expected. (This will be 2-3 lined pages). Topic: Should students have homework?
Write your introduction: 1. Choose a position (opinion) on the topic: yes / agree or no / disagree (NOT both). 2. Draft a topic sentence stating your position. Use key words from the topic to draft your sentence. List 2-3 points here that support your position. I agree that . because A, B, (C). WHY? Point A WHY? Point B WHY? Point C
Write your body paragraphs (2-3): 1. Beginning with your first point, provide 2-3 reasons that support your position. POINT A Proof 3 Proof 1 Proof 2
2. Continuing with a new paragraph, identify your second point and provide 2-3 reasons that support your position. (Repeat for a third point if needed). POINT B Proof 3 Proof 1 Proof 2
Write your conclusion: 1. Restate your position and the 2-3 points used to support it. 2. Finish with a closing thought on the topic. Therefore, I agree that because A, B, (C).
