1. A RGUMENTATIVE WRITING I S G EORGE M ILTON A HERO OR A MURDERER ? 1. Reflection on SS 2. Prewrite: Notes and Thesis 3. TOD: Thesis statement 4. Turn in Ch. 6 bookmark Homework: 1. Complete any missing work! Monday, March 10 th, 2014 Today’s Objective: Understand the meaning of an Argumentative essay and to create a thesis for your essay.

2. B RAINSTORMING Step one: Read your prompt and figure out what you have to write about. Step two: Complete a T-Chart Pros/Cons Strengths/Weaknesses Hero/Murderer Step three: Take a position. Step four: Create a thesis statement and an outline.

3. F OR EXAMPLE : Step one: Read your prompt and figure out what you have to write about. PROMPT: Many cities are requiring children under the age of 16 to wear helmets while biking, scooting, skateboarding, rollerblading, and skiing. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of wearing helmets. Write a persuasive essay stating whether or not children under the age of 16 should be required wear helmets. Give reasons to support your position arguing in such a convincing manner that others will agree with you.

4. F OR EXAMPLE, Step two: Complete a T-Chart Pros for helmetsCons for helmets

5. F OR EXAMPLE, Step three: Take a position. Which side will you support? _____________________________ Pick your two reasons 1. ________________________ 2. ________________________ Counterargument 3._________________________

6. F OR EXAMPLE, Step four: Create an outline with a thesis statement. Intro with thesis statement: Although some people argue _____________________________, (Counterargument) helmets are _____________ because ___________________ (Reason 1) and _______________________. (Reason 2) Body 1: Protection Body 2: Visibility- makes you visible to others Counter: Helmets are uncomfortable Conclusion: Restate thesis

7. T RY IT FOR YOURSELF … Step one: Read your prompt Is George Milton a hero or a murderer? Step two: Look at your bookmark T—Chart… Step three: Take a position. Which side will you support? _____________________________ Pick your two reasons 1. ________________________ 2. ________________________ Counterargument 3._________________________

8. S TEP FOUR : C REATE AN OUTLINE WITH A THESIS STATEMENT. Intro with thesis statement: Although some people argue _____________________________, (Counterargument) George Milton is a _____________ because ___________________ (Reason 1) and _______________________. (Reason 2) Body 1: Body 2: Counter: Conclusion: Restate thesis