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Writing an Introduction and a Conclusion
aCTIvITy 3.14
Learning Targets
• Write an argument to support a claim with clear reasons and evidence.
• Write effective introductions and conclusions to an argument.
Timed Writing
On a separate piece of paper, write a response to one of the prompts below or to one your teacher provides. Consider audience and purpose as you plan your draft. Remember to apply your knowledge of how to write a claim and support it with relevant reasons and evidence. If possible, use a word-processing program to create your draft and develop your keyboarding skills. If writing by hand, double- space your draft to provide room for revision.
Argumentative Writing Prompt: Write a letter to argue for one of the following:
• Convince a family member of something you would like to do over the summer.
• Convince your principal or a teacher to change a school rule or policy.
• Convince a friend of something you would like to do together over the weekend.
1. Now that you have drafted your letter, analyze the beginning and ending of your text. Explain how you started and ended your letter.
Introductions and Conclusions
Review the guidelines below about writing an introduction and a conclusion. Mark the text for new or important information as you read.
An introduction contains the following:
• A hook. Can you think of an event, a question, or a real-life story (called an
anecdote) to hook your reader?
• A connection between the hook and the claim. How does your hook relate to your claim?
• The claim. Your viewpoint on an issue is important to you; what is it? Introduction
Hook Connection Claim
my Notes
Unit 3 • Changing Perspectives 237
learNING STraTeGIeS:
Marking the Text, Rereading
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