Thursday, 3/17: Argumentative Essay

DAY TWO of Three.

Printlink. Click the link. Click Add Printer. When you go to print, click Change and choose the printer that has D5 in the name.

You should be working on writing the essay today.

Tips:

  • Argument vs Evidence!
    • Argument: “…social media can affect our ability to make real friends…
    • Evidence: “Matt Brashears…says that in the past 20 years fewer and fewer Americans have intimate friendships. (Source #1)”
  • Read the directions first!
  • Mark up the articles; highlight/circle the evidence you want to use (1, 2) for your arguments and the opposing argument and the rebuttal (argument 3).
  • Remember to cite the sources! (“According to Source #1…”)
  • Be sure to use something from all three sources.
  • THESIS! THESIS! THESIS!
  • a) Intro w/THESIS  b) Arg #1 + evidence  c) Arg #2 + evidence  d) Oppo + Arg #3 rebuttal  e) Conc.
  • Take your time! You have plenty!
  • PROOFREAD!