GMS Argument - Organizing Evidence & Outlining Information

GMS Argument - Organizing Evidence

Outlining Body Paragraphs

Use your topics to find evidence.

What steps should I take to write an argumentative essay?

• Step 1: Identify a topic and develop research question.

• Step 2: Conduct research using trusted sources.

• Step 3: Organize and reflect on your research

• Step 4: Develop a thesis statement and outline your essay.

• Step 5: Write your essay

Step 3: Organize and reflect on your research

Open Argument Articles 1, 2, and 3

Organizing and Reflecting On Evidence

• Look over evidence you presented in each article

• Categorize the evidence (in favor of 6 feet, 3 feet or other information)

• Begin to think about possible topics for body paragraphs (2 topics that support your argument 1 topic that does not support your argument)

Open Ended

Which evidence do you feel best proves that schools do not drive transmission of the virus?

(Include Article # and Paragraph #

Open Ended

Which evidence do you feel best proves that social distancing guidelines are outdated?

(Include Article # and Paragraph #)

Open Ended

Which evidence do you feel best proves that students need to return to in-person schooling or that hybrid does not work?

(Include Article # and Paragraph #)

Open Ended

Which evidence do you feel best proves that schools have a plan to reopen safely?

(Include Article # and Paragraph #)

Open Ended

Which evidence do you feel best demonstrates or explains the dangers of reopening?

(Include Article # and Paragraph #)