Argumentative Essay - Day 3

​Argumentative Essay - Day 3

​Model Text - School Uniform Question

• ​Yesterday we read the model text - School Uniform Question

• You may use your notes to help you answer the following questions about our model text.

Multiple Choice

What is the topic for this essay?

• school uniforms.

• freedom

• students

Multiple Choice

What is the hook for this essay in the first paragraph?

• The issue is school uniforms.

• Individualism is a fundamental part of society in many countries.

• School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons.

Multiple Choice

What is the claim/thesis statement for this essay?

• The issue is school uniforms.

• Individualism is a fundamental part of society in many countries.

• School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons.

Match

Match the following paragraphs with the reason given for the benefits of having school uniforms.

• paragraph 2

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 4

• This is was not a reason in the essay

makes students' lives simpler by eliminating stress and choices

students act more responsibly in groups and individually in a uniform

students feel more equal with each other

uniforms more inexpensive than other clothes

• makes students' lives simpler by eliminating stress and choices

• students act more responsibly in groups and individually in a uniform

• students feel more equal with each other

• uniforms more inexpensive than other clothes

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 4, what supporting information does the writer give to show that students are equal.​

• Students would have the same clothes regardless of financial status.

• Uniforms would promote pride.

• School is a place for education.

• Statistics show positive effects uniforms have on violence.

Dropdown

Which paragraph presents a counterargument? ​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

What is the correct counterargument from this essay?

• Uniforms cost a lot of money

• uniforms take away a students individuality

• uniforms are uncomfortable

• uniforms cause fights

Multiple Choice

The writer gives a refutation of the counterargument by showing that it is invalid. What is the writer's refutation?

• students can get a job to buy nicer clothes

• students can play after school

• students can purchase different color uniforms

• students can still express themselves in dress outside of school

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the conclusion restates the thesis/claim?

• In conclusion, there are many well-documented benefits of implementing mandatory school uniforms for students.

• Studies show that students learn better and act more responsibly when they wear uniforms.

• Public schools should require uniforms in order to benefit both students and society as a whole.

Multiple Choice

Reread the conclusion. What is the writer's opinion about the issue?

• School uniforms are unnecessary.

• Students can't learn with uniforms.

• Uniforms should be required

• Uniforms look great.

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