Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Argument Paper Checklist

Persuasive Essay Editing Checklist
Introduction
Content
______ Begins with a “hook” grabber
______ Contains 2-3 sentences that provide background about the subject
______ The last sentence provides a thesis for or against the subject
______ Provides three reasons that clearly support the position of the subject
Body
Paragraph 1
______ Provides a transition in the first sentence
______ States what your first reason is as to why you are for/against issue
______ Has 2-3 examples that support the first reason
______ Contains a closing sentence
Paragraph 2
______ Provides a transition in the first sentence
______ States what your second reason is as to why you are for/against issue
______ Has 2-3 examples, facts, details etc. that support the thesis
______ Contains a closing sentence

Paragraph 3---Anticipate Objections and answer them. You can use a transitional statement "Some might say, but I say....

Conclusion