Assigned Seating in the Cafeteria - Con

Analyzing the other side of the argument.

Assigned Seating in the Cafeteria - Con

The Introduction paragraph usually has three components:

• Hook

• Background Information

• Thesis / Argument / Claim

Introduction

Reorder

Reorder the following parts of the Introduction Paragraph:

• Hook

• Background Information

• Thesis/Claim/

  Argument

1

2

3

• 1
• 2
• 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the author's hook?

• Thanking their audience

• A promise to be honest and sharing their feelings.

• A statement insulting the assigned seating idea

• A threat

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the author's claim, thesis, or argument?

• Assigned seating in the cafeteria is a fantastic idea.

• We should only have assigned seats in the cafeteria once a month.

• Assigned seating is a terrible, horrible idea.

• I don't think assigned seating in the cafeteria is a good idea.

A Body Paragraph is a paragraph in the middle section of an essay. In a PERSUASIVE body paragraph, you might see ...

• A reason the facts/examples to support it

• A counterclaim(s) and a rebuttal

Body Paragraph 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does this paragraph represent?

• A reason and its supporting facts and examples

• A counterclaim and a rebuttal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the author's first reason?

• Lunch is the only time we get to socialize.

• I know finding a seat in the cafeteria can make people nervious

• It's not fair to punish us by removing a privelege

• We work hard in class.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples that support the author's reason? (choose all that apply)

• Lunch is the only time we get to socialize.

• I know finding a seat in the cafeteria can make people nervious

• It's not fair to punish us by removing a privelege

• We work hard in class.

A Body Paragraph is a paragraph in the middle section of an essay. In a PERSUASIVE body paragraph, you might see ...

• A reason the facts/examples to support it

• A counterclaim(s) and a rebuttal

Body Paragraph 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does this paragraph represent?

• A reason and its supporting facts and examples

• A counterclaim and a rebuttal

Multiple Choice

Which part of this paragraph is the counterclaim?

• Assigned seating doesn't seem like the best solution.

• Forcing kids to sit next to each other doesn't mean they're going to end up being friends.

• It's true that finding a seat in the cafeteria can be stressful for students.

• It would make kids like me miserable.

Multiple Select

Which parts of this paragraph provide a rebuttal to the counterclaim? (choose all that apply)

• Assigned seating doesn't seem like the best solution.

• Forcing kids to sit next to each other doesn't mean they're going to end up being friends.

• It's true that finding a seat in the cafeteria can be stressful for students.

• I don't want anyone at Likeside to dread lunchtime.

A concluding paragraph is an opportunity to sum up your argument for the reader in a few sentences. It might include ...

• A restatement of your argument and reasons

• Call to action/direct address to the audience

Conclusion

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this author's conclusion paragraph?

• Assigned seating is a horrible, oppressive idea.

• Nobody would enjoy assigned seating.

• There are better ways to achieve the intended goals of assigned seating.

• Never mind, assigned seating would be OK I guess.