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Understand Your Argument
Understand Your Argument
What an Argument IS
What an Argument IS
What an Argument ISN'T
What an Argument ISN'T
Plan Your Argument
Plan Your Argument
Building a Solid Argument
Building a Solid Argument
Use the video below to help you complete your Argument Planner. Together, these components will compose your thesis, which is the heart of your essay.Β
Argument Structure Instructions.mp4Sample Argument Plan
Sample Argument Plan
Sample Argument Structure (Updated).pdf
You have TWO options to draft your essay:
You may create an essay from scratch, on a Google Doc, using the videos below to guide you through each step of the process.Β
π‘ If you do this,Β and then use the argument checklist (to the right β) to ensure that your argument does everything it needs to do.
You may use the Argumentative Essay Generator to guide you step-by-step through creating a solid thesis statement, body paragraphs, and introduction & conclusion. β οΈSTRONGLY RECOMMENDEDβ οΈ
Writing an Introduction
Writing an Introduction
How to Write a Solid Introduction (Argument).mp4Writing Body Paragraphs
Writing Body Paragraphs
Writing a Conclusion
Writing a Conclusion
How to Write a Solid Conclusion (Argument).mp4
Revise your Argument
Revise your Argument
If you used the Essay Generator, above, your essay should look like the Sample Essay to the right β.
If you didn't use the Essay Generator, please make sure that your essay is formatted like the Sample Essay to the right β.
You may also use the resources, below, to help you assess your own or get feedback on your draft.
βοΈ Self-assessment - Use this form to help you evaluate how successfully you have met the requirements for your essay.
βοΈ Peer feedback - Ask a classmate, to comment directly on your draft and then complete this Essay Editing Conference Form.
Practice your assessment with these writing samples:
Sample Argumentative 1 (Volcanoes)
Sample Argumentative 2 (Voting Rights)
Sample Slideshows
Sample Slideshows
If you plan to turn your essay into a slideshow, please see check out the Presentation Resoucres page.Presentation Resources
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