Download the Argument Organizer graphic organizer Download Argument Organizer graphic organizer.
Select one topic to research. You may choose from one of the following questions:
Should teens be allowed to play dangerous sports?
Should volunteering be required to graduate high school?
Should bullies be legally responsible for their actions?
Locate at least two reliable sources and complete each box of the Argument Organizer.
Choose one side of the issue. Add the following information to your Argument Organizer:
The question your essay will answer
A claim clearly stating your stance on the issue. Be sure it can be supported with facts!
Reason 1 why readers should agree with your claim.
Evidence/support for reason 1.
Reason 2 why readers should agree with your claim.
Evidence/support for reason 2.
A counterclaim for your claim.
Rebuttal for the counterclaim.
Evidence/support for rebuttal.
Add your two reliable sources in the boxes at the bottom of the page.
Your writing should:
Be in the third-person point of view
Not include emotions or feelings
Locate at least two reliable sources and complete each box of the Argument Organizer.