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Argumentative Essay About Cell Phone Use Argument Writing
EMbEddEd AssEssMENt
Discuss the reasons that you brainstormed with your partner or group. Use the sentence frames below to help you in your discussion. Remember to take turns sharing your ideas and ask each other questions.
My Notes
I think the strongest reason for YES is because .
Parents would probably respond to that reason by saying .
I think the strongest reason for NO is because .
You make a good point about , buthaveyou considered ?
After your discussion, choose what you believe is the strongest reason to support your claim. Then do a quickwrite paragraph of at least 4–5 sentences, using the following sentence frames:
Parents should/should not use devices to disable cellphones while their teenagers are driving because ...
The evidence shows that ...
My audience is likely to argue that _____, so I will counter by arguing or pointing out that ...
Step 3: Prewriting
Work with a partner and read your quickwrites to each other. Then discuss what questions research can help you answer about your claim. For example, if you are answering Yes to the prompt, you might want to do research that helps you answer this question: How do devices that disable cell phones affect accident rates? After you develop a research question, then discuss where you might find sources to answer the question. Is there evidence in any of the articles in your textbook?
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