Drafting with Evidence

We did not hear any text evidence.

The biggest mistake is that the whole letter is opinion or common knowledge.

To make it better we need to add evidence.

SAMPLE TRANSITIONS

Similarity - also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly

Exception/Contrast - but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet

Sequence/Order - first, second, third, … next, then, finally

Time - after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then

Example - for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate

Emphasis - even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly

Place/Position - above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there

Cause and Effect - accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus

Additional Support or Evidence - additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then

Conclusion/Summary - finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary

Now, use your Essay Pillar and the Google Doc in your Writing Classroom assignment (Chocolate Milk Argument Essay - First Draft) to start typing your argument essay.