1. FUN
WITH THE
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

2. This organizer introduces the Issue Analyzer.

3. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool1
I’ve heard about one side of the controversy, and that’s all I need to hear! I’m taking a stand!
Cool
Not Cool
Find out about both sides of an issue before taking a stand!

4. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool2
I am convinced my side is right. Still, I know the other side has valid reasons and evidence too!
Cool
Not Cool
Issues have intelligent, thoughtful arguments on both sides.

5. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool3
Dude. How many sides are there to an issue? One! MY side!
Cool
Not Cool
There are (at least) two sides to every issue. Got it?

6. This organizer introduces the Claim Creator.

7. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool4
Why? Because I said so! That’s all the reason anyone needs.
Cool
Not Cool
People expect you to back up your argument with reasons.

8. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool5
When I take a stand on an issue, it’s just my opinion unless I back it up with reasons and evidence.
Cool
Not Cool
Reasons and evidence give your argument something to stand on.

9. Paragraph Constructor
This organizer introduces the Paragraph Constructor.
Paragraph Constructor

10. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool6
I’m organizing my essay reason by reason so my reader can follow my argument clearly.
Cool
Not Cool
Discussing one reason at a time makes your argument easy to follow.

11. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool7
Evidence? Totally unnecessary. I mean, I gave them a reason, didn’t I?
Cool
Not Cool
Reasons alone aren’t enough. Evidence shows your reason makes sense.

12. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool8
I’m putting all my reasons and evidence in one big paragraph. The reader will figure it out.
Cool
Not Cool
Paragraphs group similar ideas together so readers aren’t confused.

13. This organizer introduces the Critic Crusher.

14. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool9
The other side has a strong argument. I’ll need my own reasons and evidence to crush it.
Cool
Not Cool
Fight reasons and evidence with your own reasons and evidence!

15. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool10
The other side just wants attention. Well, I won’t give it to them! I’ll ignore the other side.
Cool
Not Cool
Dealing with the other side’s argument makes YOUR argument strong!

16. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool11
The other side is wronger than wrong. I’ll just say that in my essay. (Seriously, they’re wrong.)
Cool
Not Cool
You’re wrong. No, you’re wrong. No, YOU’RE wrong! (Effective, huh?)

17. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool12
I don’t agree with the other side, but my argument won’t be strong unless I deal with theirs.
Cool
Not Cool
Yup. Enough said.

18. Introduction Introducer
This organizer introduces the Critic Crusher.
Introduction Introducer

19. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool13
My claim is fascinating! It stands by itself! One look at my claim, and readers will be hooked.
Cool
Not Cool
Um, don’t count on it. Snag the reader with info they can’t ignore!

20. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool14
The body of my essay has all my reasons and evidence. I don’t need anything before that.
Cool
Not Cool
The introduction sets up your argument. It’s like T-ball.

21. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool15
My argument? Boring? No way! And I’m going to make sure they know that right up front.
Cool
Not Cool
The introduction is your chance to pull the reader into your essay.

22. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool16
I’m a creative person. I’m going to start out reason-claim-reason- hook… um… then a reason.
Cool
Not Cool
Sounds more like you’re a disorganized person. Sorry, that won’t work.

23. This organizer introduces the Critic Crusher.
Conclusion Crafter

24. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool17
Miss a chance to hammer home my argument? No way. I’m listing all my reasons again.
Cool
Not Cool
Give the reader one last review. Really hammer it this time!

25. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool18
My reasons sounded great the first time I wrote them. I’ll write them exactly that way again.
Cool
Not Cool
Don’t just repeat. Be creative. Find a new, stronger way to write them.

26. Cool or Not Cool? Cool Not Cool19
My argument is pretty strong on its own. I’ll just finish my essay with “So that’s my argument.”
Cool
Not Cool
Don’t waste your last hurrah! End with something they’ll remember.

27. “The End” is for movies. Not essays.
(#20: Never, ever, ever write “the end” at the end of an essay. That is so not cool.)
“The End” is for movies. Not essays.