English Argument Writing Objective 2 min I will

English Argument Writing

Objective (2 min) �I will be able to determine the outline of each body paragraph. �I will show I understand by completing a “shaping sheet” for body paragraph 1. STANDARD: CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. W. 8. 2. E Establish and maintain a formal style.

Get Ready to Color Your World! How to Write an Effective Paragraph �Materials: When we write, we will use blue, red, and green pens. –BLUE is for Topic Sentences (TS) and Concluding Sentences (CS). –RED is for Concrete Details (CD). –GREEN is for Commentary Sentences (CM).

Step 1: TOPIC SENTENCE �A Topic Sentence (TS) is the top bun of a hamburger. • TS = first sentence of the paragraph. It argues your main point. • Usually a mildly controversial statement--something that you have to prove.

Example Topic Sentence (TS) 1) In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ” the third pig is very wise.

Step 2: CONCRETE DETAILS �Concrete Details (CD) are the meat of the hamburger. • CDs = Support for your TS. (facts, quotes, examples, etc. from text) • A CD is evidence that supports your point!

Example Concrete Detail (CD) 2) For example, remembering his mother’s warning about a wolf, he builds his house out of sturdy brick.

Step 3: COMMENTARY �Commentary Sentences (CM) are the “extras” on the hamburger—the tomato, cheese, lettuce, mayo—they make it delicious! • CMs = your analysis, opinion, explanation, or insight into the text.

Example Commentary Sentences (2 CMs) 3) The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house. 4) This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf.

Step 4: CONCLUDING SENTENCE �A concluding sentence (CS) is the bottom bun of the hamburger. • A CS wraps up the paragraph. It rephrases the main idea.

Example Concluding Sentence (CS) 5) In conclusion, the third pig outsmarts not only his brothers but the “big, bad” wolf as well.

Transitions �A good paragraph will also use transition words. These are words or phrases that help readers connect your ideas. Example transitions: For example, For instance, Consequently, Thus, In summary, Because of this, As a result, Hence, Therefore,

Does It Flow? Now you know how to write a paragraph… LET’S EAT!

Step 6: A Whole Paragraph In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs, ”the third pig is very wise. For example, remembering his mother’s warning about a wolf, he builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house. This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf. In conclusion, the third pig outsmarts not only his brothers but the “big, bad” wolf as well.

Re-cap! �Topic sentence: This sentence should state the main point of the paragraph and be straight to the point. �Concrete detail: This sentence uses a fact or quote to back up your topic (evidence) �Commentary: This sentences includes your opinion or view of the topic (explains the evidence) �Concluding sentence: paragraph. The closing sentence that sums up the

LET’S WRITE! �TOPIC SENTENCE: Start with your topic sentence (which should be directly related to thesis) �CONCRETE DETAIL: Add your quote �COMMENTARY: Explain your quote (2 sentences) �CONCLUSION SENTENCE: Wrap up your thoughts and restate topic sentence

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Objective (write in planner) �I will be able to define the outline of a body paragraph and use it effectively. �I will show I understand by writing body paragraphs 2 and 3 on my own. STANDARD: CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. W. 8. 10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Reminder! � Topic sentence: This sentence should state the main point of the paragraph and be straight to the point. � Concrete detail: This sentence uses a fact or quote to back up your topic (evidence) � Commentary: This sentences includes your opinion or view of the topic (explains the evidence) � Concluding sentence: up the paragraph. The closing sentence that sums

Writing P 2 and P 3 �P 2: Topic Sentence Quote (concrete detail) 2 sentence explanation (commentary) Conclusion NORMAL PARAGRAPH P 3: • Topic Sentence • Quote (concrete detail) • Although many may say that… (insert rebuttal quote) • 2 sentence explanation (commentary) • Prove quote wrong! • Conclusion COUNTERARGUMENT

Rebuttal Paragraph �My thesis: Lying is never acceptable because it harms the liar himself, his human dignity, and ultimately mankind as a whole. �My p 3: Lying is wrong because it can ultimately hurt mankind. Some people might say that “you shouldn’t manipulate the truth except for rare occasions—like if you’re hiding Anne Frank in the attic (Article #3). This logic is wrong, however, and every lie that is told actually hurts mankind. If I were to save Anne Frank, one girl would be saved, but the entire mankind would become dishonest and people would never know whom to trust. Even if given the opportunity to save someone, people should still not lie because it hurts every individual’s credibility to lie

Write your Own �P 2: Topic Sentence Quote (concrete detail) 2 sentence explanation (commentary) Conclusion NORMAL PARAGRAPH P 3: • Topic Sentence • Quote (concrete detail) • Although many may say that… (insert rebuttal quote) • 2 sentence explanation (commentary) • Prove quote wrong! • Conclusion COUNTERARGUMENT

Objective (2 min) �I will be able to determine the parts of introduction and conclusion paragraphs. �I will show I understand by completing the shaping sheets for introduction and body paragraphs. STANDARD: CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. W. 8. 10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Introductions �Parts of an Introduction: Hook Background information Thesis

Hook �The hook is what gets your audience interested in what you are writing. �Options you can use: A startling statistic or fact An anecdote (story) A famous quote The general topic your essay will be about ▪ (in the case of this essay lying. )

Background Information �This could be many things depending on the prompt you are asked to write about. �Sometimes this will mean summarizing, other times focusing on specific ideas. �For our essay you can summarize a little bit of what you learned about lying from some of the articles.

Thesis �You thesis should be the last sentence of your introduction. �You should have already written your thesis. �Which means … You can just add it right on the end of your introduction.

Example Introduction Sweat drips down your forehead as the teacher stands over you demanding to know the real reason you didn’t do your homework last night—do you tell the truth, or do you lie? Lying is something that most people find perfectly OK, but many sources would also tell us that lying is wrong and immoral. The Bible, your parents, and many others have probably told you that lying isn’t ok. In this essay I am going to explore the topic of lying. Lying is never acceptable because it harms the liar himself, his human dignity, and ultimately mankind as a whole. Write your own intro! 12 minutes. CHAMPS RED.

Conclusions �They are similar to introduction but in reverse. �Parts of a conclusion: Restate thesis Summarize key points End with significance

Restate Thesis �When you restate something you are not just saying the exact same thing. It’s similar to paraphrasing yourself. �Make sure it sounds different than thesis statement in your introduction.

Summarize Key Points �This is where you restate the topic sentences or main points from each of your paragraphs. �You need to include the main points from all three of your body paragraphs. �If you are not sure you can start by paraphrasing your topic sentences from each of your body paragraphs.

End with Significance �This is where you get to make your final point. �Because this is an argumentative essay you should end with a call to action. A call to action is where your encourage your reader to do something based on what they just read. In this case you can encourage to work on either not lying or only lying in specific situations in your essay.

Recap �Introduction Hook your audience Give background information on the topic State your thesis �Conclusion Restates your thesis Summarizes your key points Ends with a call to action

Sample Conclusion In conclusion, Lying is never acceptable because it harms everyone involved in the lie, including mankind. Lying can hurt the person telling the lie because it causes them to lose credibility and causes them to have less dignity. Lying also harms mankind by making our human race less trustworthy altogether. Now, people must truly think about what kind of person they are next time they are given the opportunity to lie. If they are truly good people, they will tell the truth. I challenge you to become the best person you can be by being courageous and telling the truth, even when it is hard.

Let’s start working! �Introduction Hook your audience Give background information on the topic State your thesis �Conclusion Restates your thesis Summarizes your key points Ends with a call to action