1. Aim: How do we quickly and properly prepare to write the Argumentative essay? Do Now: Complete the reading of all 4 texts. What is your thesis statement? Or, what is your answer to the topic question?

2. Quick Chart – 5-10 Minutes Agree Point Support Quote # Point Support Quote # Disagree Point Support Quote # Point Support Quote #

3. Introduction Paragraph Introduce Topic: What is being debated? Introduce both claims: for and against Thesis: Position General Specific

4. Body Paragraphs Which point will you be focusing on in this paragraph? Is this paragraph for or against de-extinction? Will you be focusing on a point from your chart? Topic Sentence According to… Provide Citations (Text 1, Lines 3,4) Provide Examples Make sure to full explain how your examples are either for or against de-extinction? Explain Examples Make your position clear. This must always conclude each paragraph so that the entire essay is focused on your argument. Connect Examples