Drafting Strategies- Body Paragraphs
Take notes on the following strategies and use them to write a complete draft of your essay.
Topic- Oregon’s choice to lower educational standards.
Make a map of your draft:
Start with a chunk from your previous writing:
Write a flash draft:
Begin your draft:
Traditional Persuasive Conclusions example of your topic choice:
Stronger Persuasive Conclusions example:
Draft or Revise your conclusion example:
Drafting Strategies- Body Paragraphs
1. Start each body paragraph with a clear topic sentence that relates back to the thesis statement.
2. Use specific evidence and examples to support your arguments.
3. Address counterarguments and show why they are not as valid as your own arguments.
4. Use transitions to connect ideas and make the essay flow smoothly.
Make a map of your draft:
- Introduction (including thesis statement)
- Body paragraph 1 (explaining the negative effects of lowering educational standards in Oregon)
- Body paragraph 2 (discussing the potential long-term consequences for students and the education system)
- Body paragraph 3 (focusing on the importance of maintaining high standards to ensure student success)
- Conclusion
Start with a chunk from your previous writing:
"Lowering educational standards in Oregon is a shortsighted decision that will have a detrimental impact on students, teachers, and the overall education system. By choosing to lower expectations, the state is sending the message that mediocrity is acceptable and that students do not need to strive for excellence."
Write a flash draft:
While some may argue that lowering educational standards will make it easier for students to succeed, the reality is that it will ultimately harm students in the long run. Lowering standards sends the message that students do not need to work hard to achieve success, which can lead to a lack of motivation and a decreased sense of accomplishment.
Begin your draft:
Body paragraph 1: The negative effects of lowering educational standards in Oregon are already being seen in classrooms across the state. Teachers are being forced to lower their expectations for students, leading to a decrease in the quality of education being provided. When students are not challenged to reach their full potential, they are less likely to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the future.
Traditional Persuasive Conclusions example of your topic choice:
In conclusion, the decision to lower educational standards in Oregon is a dangerous one that will have far-reaching consequences for students and the education system as a whole. It is crucial that we prioritize excellence and provide students with the support and resources they need to succeed.
Stronger Persuasive Conclusions example:
By raising expectations and holding students to higher standards, we can ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve success. It is time for Oregon to reevaluate its decision to lower educational standards and invest in the future of its students.
Draft or Revise your conclusion example:
As we move forward, it is essential that we prioritize the quality of education in Oregon and provide students with the tools they need to excel. By maintaining high standards and challenging students to push themselves, we can create a brighter future for all. It is time for Oregon to reverse its decision and commit to excellence in education.