Argumentative Writing Expectations

What is the first body paragraph is going to talk about?

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What is the second body paragraph is going to talk about?

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What is the third body paragraph is going to talk about?

In an essay addressing the following prompt:

Should Cell phones be used in schools?

Which goes in the following bubbles?

Groups:

(a) Topics

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(b) Elaborate on Topic

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(c) Supporting Evidence

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(d) Explain Evidence

• Cell Phones are a great source of

• Information Use

• This shows that cell phones are integral to making good grades in school and graduation rates.

• 76% of parents support cell use in case of an emergency

• This shows it cannot be ignored that parents demand cell phone use

• Emergencies

• Studies show that student use of cell phones contribute to good grades

• School Culture

• A survey of school sponsors show that they need cell phones to create clubs and organizations.

• This shows that school culture and without it there are no memories

• These days school shootings are happening every day. It is important to look at the importance

• School culture is important to attendance so making memories is important

Below is the second paragraph from a five paragraph essay about sloths. Read the paragraph and choose the best topic sentence for it.

Sloths have long claws that let them easily grip tree branches and hang upside down. In fact, sloths' claws make walking on the ground very difficult for them, and they're clumsy on land. Sloths can sleep upside-down for up to 18 hours at a time. Algae grows on sloths' fur, which camouflages the sloths and allows them to blend into the trees. Their diets include tree leaves, shoots and fruit.

• Sloths are very humorous creatures.

• Sloths use camouflage to avoid predators.

• Sloths are well-suited for their lives in the rainforest trees.

• Sloths can give birth to their young upside down.

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Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
• Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because  it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.
• Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

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Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

• There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very big way.

• While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.

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Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

• The iPad has revolutionized the mobile-computing landscape and created a huge profit stream for Apple.

• The iPad, with its relatively large high-definition screen, has helped to revitalize the comic book industry.

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Which one is a proper thesis statement?

• This essay is going to be about the way Jonas changed in The Giver.

• In the novel The Giver, Jonas changes by becoming braver, selfless, and more mature.

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What else should you include in your thesis statement?

• A detailed summary of the novel you are discussing

• List the 3 main points that you will make in your 3 body paragraphs

• A quote from the text you are discussing

• A hook