1. 7 th Grade ELA BRAINSTORMING FOR YOUR PERSUASIVE ESSAY!

2.  You receive a grade for showing that you completed a brainstorm.  Using the Internet is fine if you’re stuck trying to find reasons or evidence. I have provided some good websites to review if you do get stuck.  If you go to a different website then what is listed, you must write down the website on your brainstorm.  Try your best to finish your brainstorm by 3/8/13 because next week we have to start our OUTLINE! ;) Do NOT begin that today. GUIDELINES FOR BRAINSTORMING…

3. PROMPT #1: GERM THEORY OF DISEASE

4. For this prompt there are at least two different ways to brainstorm:  Listing  Bubble Map **Pro/Con Chart wouldn’t work for this one because there are no cons** PROMPT #1: GERM THEORY OF DISEASE

5. Step 1: Identify what you’re brainstorming. **I’m using a bubble map** PROMPT #1: GERM THEORY OF DISEASE Topic/Position: Cousin could NOT have caught a cold from wet hair because the Germ Theory of Disease proves otherwise.

6. Step 2: Brainstorm as many reasons as possible about why your cousin is wrong. PROMPT #1: GERM THEORY OF DISEASE Cousin could NOT have caught a cold from wet hair because the Germ Theory of Disease proves otherwise. Reason #1 Reason #2 Reason #3 Reason #4 Reason #5 Reason #6 ***Come up with as many reasons as you can. ***

7. Step 3: Pick your top THREE reasons and brainstorm THREE pieces of evidence for all 3. **Underneath my bubble map, this is what I brainstormed** PROMPT #1: GERM THEORY OF DISEASE Reason #1 ___________ Evidence: Reason #2 ___________ Evidence: \ Reason #3__________ Evidence: **If you can’t find 3 pieces of evidence for your reason, grab a different reason from your bubble map**

8. Some helpful websites that could help you brainstorm… Information about the Germ Theory of Disease  http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/co ntagion/germtheory.html http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/co ntagion/germtheory.html  http://www.sciencemuseum.or g.uk/broughttolife/techniques /germtheory.aspx http://www.sciencemuseum.or g.uk/broughttolife/techniques /germtheory.aspx  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protec t/stopgerms.htm http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protec t/stopgerms.htm  http://science.jrank.org/page s/3035/Germ-Theory.html http://science.jrank.org/page s/3035/Germ-Theory.html PROMPT #1: GERM THEORY OF DISEASE

9.  Brainstorming 3 reasons and 3 pieces of evidence for each reason will help you with your body paragraphs!  not skip this step! Once you’re done brainstorming, it’s time for the outline! This is what your brainstorm should look like… PROMPT #1: GERM THEORY OF DISEASE

10. PROMPT #2: ORGANIC FOOD VS. PROCESSED FOOD

11. For this prompt there are at least three different ways to brainstorm:  Listing  Bubble Map  Pro/Con Chart PROMPT #2: ORGANIC FOOD VS. PROCESSED FOOD

12. Step 1: Identify what you’re brainstorming/ position. **I’m using a bubble map** PROMPT #2: ORGANIC FOOD VS. PROCESSED FOOD Topic/Position Yes, I’m for the law that requires people to eat organic food. or No, I’m against the law that requires people to eat organic food **Pick your position before you begin brainstorming any further…**

13. Step 2: Brainstorm as many reasons as possible about your position on the Organic Food Law. PROMPT #2: ORGANIC FOOD VS. PROCESSED FOOD Position of Yes or No on the new law Reason #1 Reason #2 Reason #3 Reason #4 Reason #5 Reason #6 ***Come up with as many reasons as you can. ***

14. Step 3: Pick your top THREE reasons and brainstorm THREE pieces of evidence for all 3. **Underneath my bubble map, this is what I brainstormed** PROMPT #2: ORGANIC FOOD VS. PROCESSED FOOD Reason #1 ___________ Evidence: Reason #2 ___________ Evidence: \ Reason #3__________ Evidence: **If you can’t find 3 pieces of evidence for your reason, grab a different reason from your bubble map**

15. Some helpful websites that could help you brainstorm… Pros/Cons of Organic & Processed Food  http://www.healthfoodnation.com/ 2010/11/07/organicnatural-foods- vs-processed-foods/ http://www.healthfoodnation.com/ 2010/11/07/organicnatural-foods- vs-processed-foods/  http://www.livestrong.com/article/ 442122-advantages-disadvantages- of-organic-foods/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/ 442122-advantages-disadvantages- of-organic-foods/ Negatives of Organic Food  http://www.livestrong.com/article/ 484376-the-negative-effects-of- organic-food/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/ 484376-the-negative-effects-of- organic-food/ Positives of Organic Food  http://www.cancer.org/healthy/eat healthygetactive/acsguidelinesonn utritionphysicalactivityforcancerpre vention/acs-guidelines-on-nutrition- and-physical-activity-for-cancer- prevention-food-additives http://www.cancer.org/healthy/eat healthygetactive/acsguidelinesonn utritionphysicalactivityforcancerpre vention/acs-guidelines-on-nutrition- and-physical-activity-for-cancer- prevention-food-additives PROMPT #2: ORGANIC FOOD VS. PROCESSED FOOD

16.  Brainstorming 3 reasons and 3 pieces of evidence for each reason will help you with your body paragraphs!  not skip this step! Once you’re done brainstorming, it’s time for the outline! This is what your brainstorm should look like… PROMPT #2: ORGANIC FOOD VS. PROCESSED FOOD

17. PROMPT #3: GUN CONTROL

18. For this prompt there are at least three different ways to brainstorm:  Listing  Bubble Map  Pro/Con Chart PROMPT #3: GUN CONTROL

19. Step 1: Identify what you’re brainstorming/ position. **I’m using a bubble map** PROMPT #3: GUN CONTROL Topic/Position The US should ban all guns The US should create new and improved gun laws The US should find different solutions to gun violence The US should make it easier to get a gun. Some other unique wording of your position on gun control. **Pick your position before you begin brainstorming any further…**

20. Step 2: Brainstorm as many reasons as possible about your position on Gun Control/Guns in America. PROMPT #3: GUN CONTROL Reason #1 Reason #2 Reason #3 Reason #4 Reason #5 Reason #6 ***Come up with as many reasons as you can. *** Your position on gun control.

21. Step 3: Pick your top THREE reasons and brainstorm THREE pieces of evidence for all 3. **Underneath my bubble map, this is what I brainstormed** PROMPT #3: GUN CONTROL Reason #1 ___________ Evidence: Reason #2 ___________ Evidence: \ Reason #3__________ Evidence: **If you can’t find 3 pieces of evidence for your reason, grab a different reason from your bubble map**

22. Some helpful websites that could help you brainstorm… Gun Reform Websites (Anti Gun)  http://www.bradycampai gn.org/ http://www.bradycampai gn.org/  http://www.mayorsagains tillegalguns.org/html/fed eral/federal.shtml http://www.mayorsagains tillegalguns.org/html/fed eral/federal.shtml Pro Gun Websites  http://www.nraila.org/ http://www.nraila.org/  http://gunowners.org/ http://gunowners.org/ PROMPT #3: GUN CONTROL

23.  Brainstorming 3 reasons and 3 pieces of evidence for each reason will help you with your body paragraphs!  not skip this step! Once you’re done brainstorming, it’s time for the outline! This is what your brainstorm should look like… PROMPT #3: GUN CONTROL

24. PROMPT #4: REALITY TV & TV SHOWS VS. REAL LIFE

25. For this prompt there are at least three different ways to brainstorm:  Listing  Bubble Map  Pro/Con Chart PROMPT #4: REALITY TV & TV SHOWS VS. REAL LIFE

26. Step 1: Identify what you’re brainstorming/ position. **I’m using a bubble map** PROMPT #4: REALITY TV & TV SHOWS VS. REAL LIFE Topic/Position Most Reality TV and TV shows do NOT represent real life and people should not watch them. or Most Reality TV and TV shows do NOT represent real life however it’s fine to watch. or Most Reality TV and TV shows do represent real life. **Pick your position before you begin brainstorming any further…**

27. Step 2: Brainstorm as many reasons as possible about your position on Reality TV’s PROMPT #4: REALITY TV & TV SHOWS VS. REAL LIFE Reason #1 Reason #2 Reason #3 Reason #4 Reason #5 Reason #6 ***Come up with as many reasons as you can. *** Your position on Reality TV

28. Step 3: Pick your top THREE reasons and brainstorm THREE pieces of evidence for all 3. **Underneath my bubble map, this is what I brainstormed** PROMPT #4: REALITY TV & TV SHOWS VS. REAL LIFE Reason #1 ___________ Evidence: Reason #2 ___________ Evidence: \ Reason #3__________ Evidence: **If you can’t find 3 pieces of evidence for your reason, grab a different reason from your bubble map**

29. Some helpful websites that could help you brainstorm… Is the reality TV Genre falling apart?  http://www.foxnews.com/entertai nment/2013/02/05/reality-bites- is-reality-tv-genre-falling-apart/ http://www.foxnews.com/entertai nment/2013/02/05/reality-bites- is-reality-tv-genre-falling-apart/ How Real are reality TV shows?  http://www.today.com/id/30092 600/ns/today- entertainment/t/just-how-real- are-reality-tv- shows/#.UTnw1VeNDAs http://www.today.com/id/30092 600/ns/today- entertainment/t/just-how-real- are-reality-tv- shows/#.UTnw1VeNDAs How Reality TV Works  http://electronics.howstuffworks. com/reality-tv4.htm http://electronics.howstuffworks. com/reality-tv4.htm Problems with reality TV  http://www.ctpost.com/default/a rticle/Real-and-Surreal-Problems- for-Reality-TV-Stars-272259.php http://www.ctpost.com/default/a rticle/Real-and-Surreal-Problems- for-Reality-TV-Stars-272259.php PROMPT #4: REALITY TV & TV SHOWS VS. REAL LIFE

30.  Brainstorming 3 reasons and 3 pieces of evidence for each reason will help you with your body paragraphs!  not skip this step! Once you’re done brainstorming, it’s time for the outline! PROMPT #4: REALITY TV & TV SHOWS VS. REAL LIFE This is what your brainstorm should look like …