1. A RGUMENTATIVE WRITING I S G EORGE M ILTON A HERO OR A MURDERER ? Agenda: Argument warm-up Rough Draft Notes and creation Homework: 1. DUE TOMORROW: rough draft packet 2. Meeting with counselors tomorrow in the computer lab Tuesday, March 11th Today’s Objective: Create a rough draft for your argumentative essay.

2. I NSTRUCTIONS … When I show you the image, select an image that does not belong. Draw it on your post-It and turn it over. Get ready to argue why…

4. R OUGH D RAFT : I NTRODUCTION (4-5 SENTENCES ) Sentence 1: Hook (Definition: The first sentence that grabs the readers’ attention) Sentence 2, 3, 4: Background information Give a summary What is the issue? Other information that would help your readers understand this topic Sentence 5: Thesis Statement (The last sentence that tells your readers what your topic is and your reasons. )

5. R OUGH D RAFT : B ODY P ARAGRAPH 1 Sentence 1: Topic Sentence> What is the most important reasons for your position? Sentence 2: Concrete Detail > Fact/ Textual evidence Sentence 3: Commentary> What does this quote show? Sentence 4:Commentary> How does this show your position? Sentence 5: Concluding Sentence> Restate topic sentence

6. R OUGH D RAFT : B ODY P ARAGRAPH 2 Sentence 1: Topic Sentence> What is the next most important reasons for your position? Sentence 2: Concrete Detail > Fact/ Textual evidence Sentence 3: Commentary> What does this quote show? Sentence 4:Commentary> How does this show your position? Sentence 5: Concluding Sentence> Restate topic sentence

7. R OUGH D RAFT : C OUNTER A RGUMENT Sentence 1: Topic Sentence> What does the other side say? Sentence 2 & 3: Rebuttal> Explain why this side is wrong. Sentence 5: Concluding Sentence> Restate topic sentence

8. R OUGH D RAFT : C ONCLUSION Sentence 1: Topic Sentence > Restate thesis in a different way. Sentence 2: Summarize point one. Sentence 3: Summarize point 2. Sentence 4: Personal thoughts Sentence 5: Call to Action > Ask your audience to take a stand.