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Argumentative Argumentative PromptPrompt
Read the following prompt & write an essay based on the instructions. The grade will be based on the rubric Read the following prompt & write an essay based on the instructions. The grade will be based on the rubric following the prompt. following the prompt. Read the following prompt & write an essay based on the instructions. The grade will be based on the rubric Read the following prompt & write an essay based on the instructions. The grade will be based on the rubric following the prompt. following the prompt.
There has been much discussion about violence and video games. Some experts even argue it is a cause for juvenile crime. Write an argument taking one side or the other. Use specific examples to support your reasons.
Argumentative Argumentative PromptPrompt
Think about whether Think about whether or not video games causeor not video games cause
violence and/or juvenile crime.violence and/or juvenile crime.
Think about whether Think about whether or not video games causeor not video games cause
violence and/or juvenile crime.violence and/or juvenile crime.
Once you have gathered several ideas on both sides, decide which information is the strongest. Then, move on to develop your thesis statement.
Video games cause violence Video games do not cause violence
Argumentative Argumentative PromptPrompt
Use your ideas to develop a strong Use your ideas to develop a strong Thesis StatementThesis Statement..
Use your ideas to develop a strong Use your ideas to develop a strong Thesis StatementThesis Statement..
Thus, video games do (not) cause violence and juvenile crime because ____________, __________, and ___________.
Will an implied thesis work for
your style? Kick it up!
Kick it up!Thus, video games do (not)
cause violence and juvenile crime.Revise:Did you choose the best ideas?Are there any words you can replace with stronger word choices?
Argumentative Argumentative PromptPrompt
Check ListCheck ListCheck ListCheck List
Review your ideas.
Choose the best ideas for your essay.
Develop a strong Thesis Statement.
Evaluate and revise your Thesis Statement.
Write your essay.
Focus:___________________________________
Argumentative Argumentative PromptPrompt
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