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Argumentative Writing �Argumentative writing includes an opinion of a topic that is wellsupported by three claims and includes the counterargument (concession) of the topic �Purpose - to convince readers of the validity of a particular opinion on a controversial issue.

Argumentative Essay Guidelines Prewriting: Prepare yourself for an argument. Topic and Position: ---Topics will be issues that have two debatable sides. In order to take a position you must formulate an opinion on the topic. Choose a topic that interests you. An argument does not have to be a burning issue, but it must be a debatable topic. It can be anything you feel strongly about. Ø Claims/Evidence: --You must be able to support your opinion with relevant and accurate claims. These supports may include personal experience, statistics, examples, facts, or experts’ opinions. They may be taken from magazines, newspapers, textbooks, studies, articles or interviews. Ø Counterargument/Concession: --Because the issue will have another side, you must be prepared to counter your argument and concede to the evidence that supports the differing opinion. You must acknowledge conflicting Ø

Organization of Ideas Ø Introduction Includes: ◦ an attention-getting beginning ◦ clarify the issue/topic being addressed ◦ a clear thesis as the last sentence that states your position on the issue and your claims You must take a stand on the issue!

Body Paragraphs – Claims and Counterargument qprovide specific claims that are well- supported - include personal experience, statistics, examples, facts, or experts’ opinions. - They may be taken from magazines, newspapers, textbooks, studies, articles or interviews. q. Include enough details to support your position; however, select only the facts that are relevant.

Counterargument Ø By addressing the opposition you achieve the following goals: q illustrate a well-rounded understanding of the topic demonstrate a lack of bias q enhance the level of trust that the reader has for both you and your opinion q give yourself the opportunity to refute any arguments the opposition may have q strengthen your argument by diminishing your opposition's argument

Conclusion –wrap it up Ø Provide a forceful conclusion Ø Restate your position in different words from the introduction Ø Do not introduce new material in the conclusion Ø You may want to conclude by encouraging some specific call to action

What to do… Don’t… …use passionate language/ word …use weak qualifiers like “I choice believe, ” “I feel, ” or “I think”—just tell us! …cite experts who agree with you …claim to be an expert if you’re not one …provide facts, evidence, and …use strictly moral or religious statistics to support your position claims as support for your argument …provide reasons to support your claim …assume the audience will agree with you about any aspect of your argument …address the opposing side’s …attempt to make others look argument and refute their claims bad (i. e. Mr. Simms is ignorant— don’t listen to him!)

Six Trait Reminder ü Ideas/Content – use relevant support for claims – be detailed and specific ü Organization – follow the 6 paragraph format ü Voice – strong and confident in tone ü Word Choice – appeal to the reader ü Sentence Fluency – use transitions between ideas and to emphasize a point ü Conventions – proper and correct grammar usage, paragraphing,

Select a Topic Monday 3/14/16 Ø Day One: Choose a topic – you have a list of possibilities to read about and choose from - these topics will be explored with laptops today. Ø The link will be found on the teacher classroom website! Ø Topics are due tomorrow! Ø Research starts tomorrow! You must complete the notes organizer that you will receive tomorrow. Ø Keep track of credible resources for your Works Cited.

Research Computer Lab Day Two/Three: Tuesday and Wednesday 3/15 – 3/16 You are required to have three sources for a Works Cited. 1. You may use The New York Times Learning Network as a source. 2. Make sure your sources are credible, and write down the following information if provided for each source: *Website address – URL *Date accessed *Website title *Publisher *Article title *Authors/contributors Ø **Websites that create a correct MLA citation: Easy Bib - http: //www. easybib. com/ Citation Machine - http: //citationmachine. net/index 2. php Ø Take notes on the organizer – use your class time wisely; anything not completed is homework! Notes are due 3/17. **Topics : Must be on the Topic Selection sheet.

Works Cited Information � For each source record the following information if provided: ◦ Website address – URL ◦ Website title ◦ Article title ◦ Date accessed ◦ Publisher ◦ Authors/contributors ****Websites that create a correct MLA citation as long as you have the relevant information: Easy Bib - http: //www. easybib. com/ Son of Citation Machine - http: //citationmachine. net/index 2. php

Pre-Writing-Day Four: Notes Due Thursday 3/17/16 Format and Sample – Writer’s Notebook Ø Notes on Ideas Ø Review a Sample Notes : Thesis Statement Establish an opinion/position on your topic Ø Develop three prongs - What three pieces of evidence/support will you be discussing in your essay? Ø Notes Review – Ø Category: using three different colors and the middle column identify evidence as it relates to your thesis prongs 1 -3. Ø Go through your notes and highlight the relevant information. Ø Graphic Organizer – Ø Page One - Skip box #1 for Hook/Lead-In Sentence Ø Complete thesis statement using a three prong structure to show the evidence you will discuss in your paper. Highlight your 3 prongs. Ø You must have me check off on your thesis statement before you move on!

Organize your Ideas- Day Five Friday 3/28/16 Pre-writing – organize your notes into a graphic organizer. 6 total! -Introduction/Thesis: main idea and three prongs (intro ideas) *Example: The rules for boxing need to be changed due to boxers suffering physical injuries, brain damage and even death. -Three Points: Break down your argument point by point: • Evidence (direct facts, statistics, details, quotes from your research notes) and Discussion (explanation of the research and how it relates to your topic). -Counterargument: What is the other side of your argument? Use evidence! *Refute – means to show the counterargument is false/wrong Conclusion: restate your thesis – remember to say it in a new way add to it with a final thought or call for action! *Example: Due to boxers suffering injuries to the body, damage to the brain and passing away, the rules for boxing need to be changed to the ones used in the Olympic games, in which points are awarded for skill rather than physical brutality.

Time to Write Monday 3/21/16 Day Six: Graphic Organizer checked today before you can move on. Body Paragraphs: due Tuesday 3/22 First – write your thesis statement at the top of your paper (we will build your introduction later). Ø Body paragraph Format: (following your three pongs) q Introduction – topic from thesis prong q Three reasons/support for your main idea (point) with evidence and explanation q Conclusion – refer back to overall main idea q. Don’t Forget Transitions **Type your essay and save to either google drive or student locker in order to access tomorrow for editing/revising. *Writer’s Notebook: transitions

Time to Write Ø Tuesday 3/22/16 Paragraphs Due - Open your document on a laptop and complete the following: 1. Thesis Statement – last sentence of your intro! q Underline the main idea q Highlight the three prongs – 1. yellow, 2. green and 3. blue 2. On your essay, in each body paragraph, highlight the following in in the color that relates back to the prong in thesis: (1. yellow, 2. green and 3. blue) q Introduction – topic sentence q Conclusion – refer back to overall main idea 3. Use #s to identify: q Three reasons/support for your main idea (point) with evidence and explanation 4. Highlight all the transitions you used in pink Now – work on your Counterargument (due Wednesday 3/23) **Introduction/Topic Sentence using a contrary transition **Reasons that contradict your original argument **Refute that reasons of the counterargument **Conclusion – restate your opinion as true

Time to Write Wednesday 3/23/16 Day Seven: Counterargument Paragraph Due q A. Is the counterargument introduced? Is it a statement or question? Highlight it yellow. q B. Are there two or more supports (based on your research)? Underline in red or number them. q C. Did you refute the argument, proving it’s faulty? Highlight in green. q D. Did you conclude by reasserting your argument as correct? Highlight it yellow. q Now – work on your introduction and conclusion (due Thursday 3/24).

�Introductions: ◦ ◦ ◦ Anecdote Specific Example Interesting Detail Quote Staggering Statistic Question § MLA Format: *1” margins all around *Double space *12 pt. Times New Roman *Heading (top left corner): Your Name Mrs. Willever ELA Period 1 23 March 2016 �Conclusions: ◦ Restate your main idea (thesis statement) ◦ Call to Action: �Recommendation �Warning Reminders; *no personal pronouns *active voice *no contractions

MLA Format For Essay: Thursday 3/24/16 1” margins all around � Double space � 12 pt. Times New Roman � Heading (top left corner): *Works Cited – format in writer’s notebook (October) � �Your Name (First and Last) �Mrs. Keppley �English Language Arts pd 2 � 24 March 2016 *Easy Bib- http: //www. easybib. com/ Proper Format: Ø 1 “ margins all around Ø 12 pt. Times New Roman Ø Title: centered one inch from top Ø double-spaced Ø First line of each resource entry is flush with the one-inch left margin, and subsequent lines are indented one-half inch. Ø ABC order Creative Title: centered after heading � Do not use: contractions, or 1 stpersonal pronouns � Transitions – highlight pink � Thesis – underline main idea & **Rough Draft due Monday – highlight 3 prongs turnitin. com. Check Originality � Body Paragraphs – should match Report – acceptable up to 25%. the 3 prongs in highlighting � Counterargument – highlight the �

Self Edit • • • Avoid personal pronouns like I, me Be sure you have a three pronged thesis statement-thesis is 1 sentence at the end of intro Look at your Word Choice…first word you thought of? ? ? Enhance your Word Choice Did you include transitions to help your ideas flow…first, next, last, finally-use notes in WNcommas after transitions Will your hook grab the reader’s attention? 3 -4 sentences, no questions Avoid modifies-very, a lot Avoid words like- things, stuff Last sentence is a call to action-action step No contractions- can not, can’t

Ideas and Content 1. Is the content in line with my audience and purpose? 2. In what way can I reword my thesis in order to focus the main idea of my essay? Organization 1. Do the sections of my essay consistently do what it means to do? Is the introduction inviting and compelling? Does it state the issue clearly? Does the conclusion pull the ideas together? Does it refer to the main ideas from the body of my essay? Is it memorable? Voice 1. How can I strengthen my own personal identity in the paper and make it sound unique? Can the reader hear my strong beliefs and feelings? Word Choice 1. Can I sharpen meaning by checking a thesaurus or dictionary for concise and precise words? 2. How can I eliminate needless repetition and any combination of short words, colloquial phrases, or informal language? Sentence Fluency 1. How can I vary sentence structures and lengths naturally to make writing more interesting? Can I combine short sentences? Do longer sentences need to be shortened if they are less clear? Can I replace clauses with phrases? Conventions 1. Do I use all grammar, spelling, and capitalization rules correctly?

Time to Revise/Edit Essay and Create a Speech Day Six: Essay – Revise for ideas/content and Edit for conventions and format. When finalized, submit to turnitin. com. ***Due Date: Monday 4/28/14 before midnight on turnitin. com ALSO - Due Monday 4/28/14: double-spaced printed copy needed for class Speech- Now turn your written essay into a speech that is easy to read and follow. -print copies that are double spaced to read easier and to write on -mark your pauses with a / -underline words you wish to emphasize (transitions, strong word choice) -you are recording this speech as a podcast: be sure to give yourself a break after a few lines in order to edit your recording more easily Ø

Time to Practice Speaking Ø Day Seven: Practice reading your essay!! The following elements will be scored on your podcast: Voice/tone – Be clear and articulate; pronounce all the words correctly. Volume – Be loud enough for the audience to hear what you are saying. Pace - Use pauses and follow the rules of convention to sound natural and take your time for the listener to keep up. Read clearly and slowly. Time – Your speech must be between 2 -3 minutes long. You may need to edit your essay to make it fit the time constraint. Make Notes: -use slashes/ to show where to pause -use underlining to show what words and phrases to emphasize – remember be persuasive! Practice, Practice! **Time yourself and keep reading it aloud.

Time to Record Day Eight: Recording Podcasts!! -computer lab: using Audacity you will record your podcast -read clearly and slowly -pause and emphasize key words and phrases -edit your speech where necessary using the selection tool -if not all the way done: save it to your H- drive (file, Save Project As) -when podcast is complete: file, Export, Name it with your last name, Save as type – MP 3 Files – save it both to your Hdrive (your #) and the folder in the x-drive for your class Ø **Record – red button -use pause to take a break while recording and press stop only when done -use curser to keep recording at the end of the track *Microphone – keep volume on high end *To Edit - I selection tool **Website - Audacity Tutorial (how it works)

Audacity Program Read through before starting record and find pauses you will use during recording to endure success! **Record – red button -use pause to take a break while recording and press stop only when done -use curser to keep recording at the end of the track *Microphone – keep volume on high end *To Edit - I selection tool **Website - Audacity Tutorial (how it works)