1. Argumentative Essay Persuasive Writing

2. Why is argumentative writing important? How does it apply to your daily life? Think-pair-share -- Turn to your partner and discuss. Make a list to share with the class. You have 3 minutes…”go”…. Discuss: Where specifically do you see this type of writing?

3. Newspapers Magazines Political Debates Committee Meetings Board recommendations Persuading your teacher…parent…others? And???

4. Now brainstorm some ideas you might want to use as a topic for your Argumentative Essay You have 5 minutes to discuss with your partners…. “Go”

5. Here are some I came up with….write down a couple and add them to your list…. Do curfews keep teens out of trouble? Are we too dependent on computers? Are test scores a good indication of a school’s effectiveness? Is child behavior better or worse than it was 20 years ago? Should companies market to children? Are actors and athletes paid too much? Should English be the official language of the world? Does boredom lead to trouble? Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble? Is competition good? Should girls ask boys out? What’s the best type of homework? Should all American citizens be required to complete a year of community service? Should student’s textbooks be replaced by notebook computers? Should students have to pass a basic skills test to graduate high school? Should the government bring back the space program? Should there be tougher federal restrictions for content on the internet? Should students who commit cyber-bullying be suspended from school? Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook? Should school athletes have to take drug tests?

6. Did you decide on a topic you have interest in? Will there be a LOT of information available on it? Can you write a whole paper on this topic?

7. WHAT FORMAT DO I USE TO WRITE IT? How is each paragraph broken down?

8. Paragraph 1 Begin with a Thesis or Call to ActionBegin with a Thesis or Call to Action Add Argument #1 condensedAdd Argument #1 condensed Argument #2 summarizedArgument #2 summarized Argument #3 condensedArgument #3 condensed Add a transition hereAdd a transition here Idea… How about this…

9. Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 (can be more or less, this is a suggestion) Restate Argument #1 Supporting detail Go to next paragraph and repeat this process

10. Paragraphs 5 Counter Claim State the Counterclaim(s) then tell why these are not true Supporting detail Continued on next slide

11. Paragraph 5 Continued Restate your thesis Restate your arguments in a couple of sentences IMPORTANT : Write a “clincher”….logical or emotional or “call to action” --- ask your readers to do something about it

13. statisticsUse statistics to back up parts of argument CompareCompare the situation to something that people can readily understand logical reasonsGive logical reasons for your opinion Anticipate oppositionAnticipate and deal with any opposition to your argument

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