Writing a multiple-paragraph argumentative essay

Writing a Multiple-Paragraph Argumentative Essay

Content Objective

Compose a multi-paragraph argumentative essay that features a thesis statement and supporting evidence. TEKS 11(C)

Thesis Statement

• A statement that conveys the main theme of an entire composition

  
  

Poll

Turn and Talk

Should students have to wear school uniforms?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What two elements need to be included in the introduction of your argument?

• thesis statement, narrative

• reason, body

• thesis statement, fallacy

• thesis statement, reason

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a "reason".

• a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning.

• the author's message about the topic. It is often expressed directly or it can be implied.

• the process for making clear how your evidence supports your claim.

• a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Let's Practice

Poll

Should Zoos Exist?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

List 2 reasons why Zoos should (PRO) or should not (CON) exist.

Multiple Select

Select the appropriate supporting evidence for the following topic sentence.

Zoos provide benefits to both animals and people.

• provide food + water + shelter

• small exhibits/little room to roam (ex. elephants)

• captivity→distressed

• care for injured + abandoned

Open Ended

Should zoos exist?

Write a short thesis statement, main idea and list 2 details that suport your reasons.

Poll

Should sports teams be allowed to have Native American mascots?

• Yes!

• No!

Open Ended

Should sports teams be allowed to have Native American mascots?

Generate a thesis statement for both sides

Label you sentences with either PRO or CON

Multiple-Paragraph Outline

Lets now take a quick look at the whole Argument!

• The paragraph which presents the importance of the topic is called the Introduction

• The paragraphs of an essay that support your "Thesis Statement " Is called the Body Paragraphs.

• You must Re-state the importance of the topic or issue in your "Conclusion". This often mirrors the INTRODUCTION.

Multiple Choice

The paragraph which presents the importance of the topic.

• Thesis Statement

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraph

Multiple Choice

The paragraphs of an essay that serve as support.

• Conclusions

• Body Paragraphs

• Thesis Statements

• Introductions

Multiple Choice

Re-state the important of the topic or issue. Often mirrors the INTRODUCTION.

• Thesis Restatement

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion Paragraph

• Thesis Statement

Let's now focus on how to write the introduction

Multiple Choice

Distinguishing Among General, Specific, and Thesis Statements

Which of the following sentences is a General Statement?

• Students should have to wear uniforms.

• School policies exist to ensure students are safe and focused on learning.

• Some people believe school uniforms do more harm than good.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is the Specific statement?

• Some people believe school uniforms do more harm than good.

• School policies exist to ensure students are safe and focused on learning.

• Students should have to wear uniforms.

The GST is written in note form on the dotted lines. 

It is not necessary to write the thesis again since it is already at the top of the outline.

Open Ended

Write a General Statement

G:__________________________________________________________

S: Zoo confinement is harmful to animals’ physical and psychological health.

T: Zoos should not exist.

Open Ended

Write a General and Specific Statement

G:__________________________________________________________

S: _________________________________________________________

T: Zoos should exist.

 Now let's look focus on the Conclusion!

The function of a conclusion is to restate and reinforce the thesis statement of the  composition.

Writing the Conclusion

The conclusion should do some combination of the following:

Summarize. Offer a solution or recommendation. Pose a question. Justify a position. Present a point of view.

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of the conclusion structure?

• Thesis Statement, Specific Statement, General Statement

• Specific Statement,

  Thesis Statement, General Statement

• General Statement

  Specific Statement,

  Thesis Statement,