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aCTIvITy 2.10
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Unpacking embedded assessment 2: preparing for argumentative Writing
My Notes
Writing to Persuade
Writers and speakers use persuasive arguments to convince others to support their positions on a topic.
1. Brainstorm a list of times you tried to convince someone of something. What did you say to achieve the result you wanted?
2. Quickwrite: Choose an argument in which you were successful. On a separate sheet of paper, write about the situation and how you convinced your audience. Share your ideas in a small group.
Writing Process: Generating a Topic for an Argument
In this part of the unit, your class will write a model argumentative text to learn about the elements of an argument. Following are 20 issues you might consider. Feel free to add your own. As a class, choose a topic on which to write your class-constructed essay and write it below:
Class topic:____________________________________________________________
Possible argumentative essay topics:
1. People should go to jail when they abandon their pets.
2. Kids should get paid for good grades.
3. Kids should have less homework.
4. Magazine advertisements send unhealthy signals to young women.
5. Penmanship is important.
6. We should teach etiquette in schools.
7. I’m old enough to babysit.
8. Recycling should be mandatory for everyone.
9. Children should be required to read more.
10. We shouldn’t have to pay for Internet access.
11. Cell phones should be allowed in school.
12. All schools should implement bullying awareness programs.
13. Bullies should be kicked out of school.
14. Parents of bullies should have to pay a fine.
15. The school year should be longer.
16. School days should start later.
17. All students should wear uniforms.
18. Teens should be able to choose their bedtimes.
19. Pets should be allowed in school.
20. Skateboard helmets should be mandatory.
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