Argument Writings

Below you will find a links that will help while writing your argument essay.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14YsnvZD9IIyxAT1kpEGz6eA1fYrOBX1NEsyinyDp8CA/edit?usp=sharing

https://chocolateclass.wordpress.com/2015/05/04/chocolate-milk-good-or-bad/

Researched Based Evidence Essay - Chocolate Milk 2.0 - Mrs. Mack's Classroom

Student example:
http://www.teenink.com/opinion/school_college/article/768887/Should-Schools-Ban-Favored-Milk/


http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/

https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/resources/studentmodels#Grade 4

What goes into your introduction?
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/cavalcade/PDF/nov_dec2003/p32-33_persuasiv_essay_intro.pdf

A Video to help You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3COR_IKG2c

Handout
http://www2.waterforduhs.k12.wi.us/staffweb/sereno/mainpages/InfoLit/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Writing%20the%20Persuasive%20Essay.pdf


Example Argument
http://www.ccsdut.org/webpages/scarles/files/school-uniforms-for-pdf-mark-up-con.pdf

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2015/03/graphic-organizers-opinion-writing



Links: Should Chocolate Milk be Served in Schools?

Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marlene-schwartz-phd/chocolate-milk-schools_b_851227.html

Chicago Tribune
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-07/health/ct-x-1207-chocolate-milk-20111207_1_flavored-milk-plain-milk-chocolate-milk

Video -- NBC News-- Connecticut Lawmakers Trying to Ban Chocolate Milk in Schools
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Vote-to-Ban-Chocolate-Milk-in-Schools-259427741.html 


Video --by KSL.Com Should Chocolate Milk be Banned?
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=15702833

Dairy Council of California
http://www.healthyeating.org/Schools/Tips-Trends/Article-Viewer/Article/165/Serving-Flavored-Milk-in-Schools.aspx

Studies done by University Professors
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0091022

ABC NEWS
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HealthyLiving/debate-chocolate-milk-served-schools/story?id=9090916



Leads:
Slide Show
http://www.slideshare.net/johoedu/persuasive-introductions

Types of Leads - Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3COR_IKG2c
Video on types of leads

Writing Persuasive Essays | Reading Worksheets

Let's Read Other Examples of Leads
http://www.newhtfd.org/cms/lib01/CT01000055/Centricity/Domain/103/Argumentative%20Leads.pdf

Claim: What is it?
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/03/

Evidence:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/02/

http://www.mesacc.edu/~paoih30491/ArgumentDefine.html  

Below is an example of an argument writing.

How to cite your source.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/argument_citing.htm

Writing Fix is a great web site to help while writing an argument essay.

http://writefix.com/?page_id=1715

Examples:
http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/a-plus-papers/persuasive-essay

http://www.timeforkids.com/files/2011-07/persuasivesampler.pdf

1. The Board of Education has decided to extend the school day for one hour because of the increased graduation requirements. Do you agree or disagree with making the school day longer? Write an essay to the Board of Ed and argue your point of view.

2. A leading doctor has published research claiming all students should be in bed by 9:00 PM in order for them to learn well in school. Your parents are considering doing what the doctor suggests. Write an argument to your parents explaining your position.

3. The administration at your school has instituted random locker and purse searches to check for guns, knives, drugs, and cigarettes. Anyone caught with these weapons will be immediately suspended and may face expulsion. The administration argues that the searches will not only guard against contraband being brought into the school, but will make the students feel safer. What is your position?

4. A litter problem has developed in your school. Students are throwing trash on the grounds, in the hallways, and classrooms. The administration has asked for students to take more care, but the litter problem persists. The administration has reacted by limiting food and beverages to the cafeteria only. What is your position on the issue?

5. The increase in school violence has prompted one district to institute a school uniform policy. This decision came after researching the positive impact of uniforms in other schools. What is your position on this issue?

6. Some states have enacted legislation outlawing teachers and students to be Facebook friends. Write an argument for or against this law.

7. Recent cuts to school funding have forced one district to cut (all middle school athletics, busing, art class, performing arts, etc.). Write an argument sharing your position on this cut.

8. As part of a new technology initiative, your district is increasing the number of computer labs in the school. The district plan calls for an additional computer lab of 32 seats. Teachers at your school are lobbying instead for laptop or handheld devices that can move from class to class. Write an argument for one of these plans.

9. 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.

10. What is the most important event of the 20^th century? Choose an event and write an argument convincing others.

11. What is the most important invention of all time? Choose one and write an argument.

12. Who is the most influential person in history? Choose one person and write an argument.

15. Inventions are made to advance our society, but not all inventions ultimately have good effects. Identify one invention that has harmed society and write an argument on why we would be better off as a civilization without it.

16. You are faced with the decision of whether or not to work while in high school. Write an argument either for or against teen employment.

17. Imagine you are a political candidate for the Presidency. You are asked at a debate to agree or disagree with one of the following statements: “All Americans are free,” or, “All people are equal.” Respond to the American public.

18. Because of budget cuts, your school will have to drop either the elite choir class or strength and conditioning classes. You are not involved in either, but you have friends in both programs. Write an argument supporting a decision on which to drop.

19. Some states are considering changing the legal age for getting a driving license from sixteen to eighteen. The people who are in favor of this change base their views on the number of incidents that claim the lives of teenagers as well as the number of accidents they feel are caused by the reckless driving habits of young people. Write an essay in which you explain your thoughts about this change in the legal driving age. Your essay will be sent to a state commission that is considering a proposal to raise the driving age.

20. Imagine your school had a full program of extracurricular activities. Now, with the severe budget cuts, the district must cut all programs but one. Write an argument on which program should be saved.

21. Some people have said that the schools in the United States are not nearly as good as schools in China. Write an argument informing us whether this is true.

22. The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is one of the cited reasons for blocking websites and images in school settings. Write an argument on whether this law impedes education or protects students in an educational setting.

24. Some would argue that the fashion industry has been a root cause for eating disorders and poor self image among girls and women. What is your opinion?

25. Bullying in school has taken on a new face with technology and social networking sites. Write an argument on whether state legislation should be enacted.

28. J.C. Penny has recently landed in the news for its T-shirt “I’m too pretty to do homework, so my brother has to do it for me.” Some might argue that J.C. Penny has a right to sell shirts regardless of whether the content is appropriate or not. Others would argue that it is detrimental to the self image and development of girls. Write an argument taking a side to this issue.

30. Some would argue that two parent families are in the best interest of children. Others would say that parents who stay together only for the sake of the children serve neither their needs nor their own. Make an argument defending your position on this issue.

35. What is an individual’s personal responsibility to preserving the environment? Explore this issue and write an argument defending your views.

36. Are there any circumstances when forgiveness is not an option? Consider Holocaust survivors, victims of crime, and family relations. Explore the topic of forgiveness and write an argument defending your position on this topic.

38. Teachers have come under fire for Facebook postings. Do you believe employers have the right to cease employment in any field based on a person’s Facebook page?

39. Do college admissions put too much stock in ACT and SAT scores?

42. Are teens better or worse than in the past?

43. Some states now have restaurants that do not allow children as patrons. Is this fair or even legal?

44. Are beauty pageants exploitive?

46. Should the military be allowed to recruit at high schools?

50. Does competition breed excellence or anxiety? Examine the effects of competition in high schools through sports, class ranking, and college admissions. Consider whether it pushes students toward excellence or leads to emotional problems.