1. The Purpose is to take a position on an issue and justify it
How to write Awesome
Arguments
The Purpose is to
take a position on an issue and justify it
Written by Jacqui Sharp

2. You Your I Me My Write in First Person Write in second person Your You
using words like
using words like
You
Your I Me My
Your
You
NZSL Dictionary
NZSL Dictionary

3. Write in the Present
Timeless Present Tense
[Has no relation to any particular time]
It rains a lot in Auckland.
Cats kill mice.
The Earth revolves around the sun.
The Moon shines at night.
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4. Introduction: The thesis
Write a title
Write an introduction
Set the scene and tone
Introduce the issue
Use second person
Use present tense
Should Drivers of cars be banned from using cellphones
Drivers should be banned from the dangerous practice of using cellphones while driving.

5. Supporting Points Drivers not having both hands on the
Most important point first?
Second most important point!
Third most important point!
Drivers not having both hands on the
wheel could cause reaction
times to be slower.
Texting and dialling while driving causes motorists to take their eyes off the road.
Talking on a phone is distracting as it endangers your life and others around you.

6. Evidence Supporting Points
Current scientific research on cell phone use, shows that talking on the phone has adverse impacts on driving, especially when the driver is faced with unexpected situations.
Even a few seconds of inattention can cause an accident. The car in front may brake suddenly or a car might appear out of a side street or driveway.
Between 2003 and 2008, there were 482 injury crashes and 25 fatal crashes attributed to the use of mobile phones.
Drivers not having both hands on the wheel could cause reaction times to be slower.
Texting and dialling while driving causes motorists to take their eyes off the road.
Talking on a phone is distracting as it endangers your life and others around you.

7. Conclusion Write a conclusion and or a resolution here…
What are your final thoughts?
Driving needs total attention! Talking or texting on a cell phone hinders that concentration. For the safety of yourself and others around you, there has to be a cell phone ban while operating a vehicle.

8. Other words for ‘and, but, because’
Conjunctions connect sentences
Other words for ‘and, but, because’
Firstly
Secondly
Thirdly
Consequently
For example
These include
Such as
Furthermore
Since
Even if
As shown by
Not only
In addition
But also
Unless
For instance
Leads to
Brings about
Results in
otherwise
If then

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Conjunctions Games
Conjunction Junction
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Putting sentences together
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10. How not to repeat words? Use a Thesaurus!
Microsoft Word or PowerPoint
Right click on the word and click on Synonyms
If there is no choice of word there click on Thesaurus
Select a word
Pages
Control Click (or right click on the word
Click on Writing tools and select Look up in Dictionary and Thesaurus
Click on Thesaurus, look for a suitable word to replace the one in your writing
Inspiration 8
- Right click on Word
Click on More
Choose a word from the Word Guide

11. Argument topics Homework is not necessary
School uniforms are necessary
There is too much sport on television
There should be more sport on television
Dogs make better pets than cats
Daylight saving is worthwhile
It is better to be short
It is better to be tall
Should animals be used for scientific research?

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13. Argument Template with notes

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16. Argument Checklist Have I Yes/No
Written in the Timeless Present Tense?
Written in First or Second person?
Written an introduction that presents the issue?
Stated at least 3 Supporting Points
Stated evidence for each supporting point
Written a conclusion?
Have I used emotive words?
Have I used other conjunctions instead of ‘because’?
Have I used the thesaurus to find better words?

17. Publishing
Examples

18. Use Word or Pages, add a frame, WordArt heading and a graphic

19. Button in Inspiration and edit the text.
Use the transfer
Button in Inspiration and edit the text.

20. Newspaper Report Copy your story and paste into
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Should Drivers of cars be banned from using cell phones?
Drivers should be banned from the dangerous practice of using cell phones while driving.
Firstly, people in charge of cars should have both hands on the wheel; if they have one hand grasping a cell phone then consequently their reaction times tend to be slower. Current scientific research on cell phone use shows that talking on the phone has adverse impacts on driving, especially when the driver is faced with unexpected situations.
Secondly, texting and dialling while driving can cause motorists to take their eyes off the road.
Even a few seconds of inattention can cause an accident. For example, the car in front may brake suddenly or a car might appear unexpectedly out of a side street or driveway resulting in a greater chance of a mishap.
Thirdly, talking on a phone is distracting as it endangers your life and others around you. For instance, talking and listening require concentration, particularly if you are thinking about what you are going to say next. Between 2003 and 2008, there were 482 injury crashes and 25 fatal crashes attributed to the use of mobile phones.
Driving needs total attention! Talking or texting on a cell phone obstructs that concentration. For the safety of yourself and others around you, there has to be a cell phone ban while operating a vehicle.