Argumentative Essay Prompts and Introduction/Conclusions

As good 8^th grade writers we can introduce our claim, distinguish opposing claims, and provide a concluding statement or conclusion that supports the argument presented.

Objectives

How do we introduce a claim and distinguish opposing claims?

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How do we provide a concluding statement or conclusion that supports the argument presented?

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​Essential Questions

Relevant

Evidence

Elaboration

Counterclaim​

Rebuttal

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P: What type of essay are you writing?

A: Who are you writing to? Who is asking you to write this?

T: What are you writing about?​

​What does it mean?

P: Purpose

A: Audience

T: Topic​

What does it stand for?

Some text here about the topic of discussion

This should be done individually​

​1) Open the link in Announcements titled "Argumentative Essay Prompt"

2) PAT the prompt on your notes sheet that we just set up. (Just read the PROMPT for now)

3) After PAT review, read the first source and takes notes on your planning sheet of 2 pieces of possible evidence writing ONLY (Source #, Page #, Sentence #)

​This should be done with people that have the same colored square as you

1) Look at the evidence

2) Decide ​which side of the argument that evidence supports

3) Put a check if it ​indicated a healthier menu item. Put a star if there is no change in calories/or worsening change.

This should be done individually​

Read the second source and takes notes on your planning sheet of 2 pieces of possible evidence writing ONLY (Source #, Page #, Sentence #)

Put a check if it ​indicated a healthier menu item. Put a star if there is no change in calories/or worsening change.​

​Ask 3 Before Me!

1) Using GOT on your planning sheet, draft an introduction and conclusion.

2) When you think its finished, raise your hand.

3) Write your fully formed introduction on your new essay outline.

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Ask me how you can get extra credit with this lesson if there is time!