Guided Argument: DO

Follow the steps to write your paper.

1. Topic:

Your topic is recycling.

Does recycling help our community?

2. Research:

Watch and Read through the research. Fill out the PRO/CON notes sheet.

Watch this BrainPop video on Recycling. Log in with our school's username and password

Read this article: Benefits of Recycling

Read this article: Recycling Facts

Read this article: Pro and Cons of Recycling

Click through this slideshow: Student Presentation: The Pros and Cons of Recycling

Have your notes checked by your teacher.

3. Thesis Statement:

Now create a thesis statement. Do you thin recycling helps our community? Look at your skills sheet on how to write a good thesis statement to remember what you learned about thesis statements. Write it on your Writing Graphic Organizer.

Have your Thesis Statement checked by your teacher.

4. Build the Argument:

Use your PRO/CON notes sheet to build your argument. Look at your skills sheet on how to build your argument. Write your arguments/reasons with evidence on your Writing Graphic Organizer.

Have your graphic organizer checked by your teacher.

5. Write Your Paper:

Now you have all your research and evidence. Use your Writing Graphic Organizer to write your paper.