Warm-up: Paragraph Structure
You should already be familiar with the structure of a paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, closing sentence), and now that you’ve learned how to problematize the opposing argument, you are almost ready to write an argumentative essay! Use what you know about both paragraphs and argumentative essays to identify each component of paragraph structure and put the sentences in order. One paragraph is organized for Plan #1 and the other is for Plan #2 of Incorporating the Opposing Arguments.
Two ways to include the opposing arguments.
Two ways to include the opposing arguments.
Argumentative Writing Workshop
You will be divided into groups of 2-3 students and have the remainder of the class to write an argumentative paragraph as a group. Take no more than 5-10 minutes to read the source provided and take notes that are relevant to your Main Topic. Then work with your group to come up with the opposing argument and at least 3 supporting details. Work together to write a paragraph (at least 6-7 sentences) applying all of the skills of argumentative essay writing so far: Persuasive Strategies, Problematizing, Integrating Expert Opinions and Facts, Transition Words (from coherence), Maintaining a Good Relationship with the Reader and Paraphrasing. Phew! Finish this before the end of the class and hand in one paragraph as a group.
Homework: Submit at least three (3) possible argumentative/research topics by Thursday night at midnight using this online form.
ON FRIDAY we will meet OUTSIDE between the MAIN LIBRARY and the UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARY.
