Argumentative Essay Writing Final

Over the next three days you will be using all that you have learned the last few weeks to write an argumentative essay to the prompt below, using all 3 passages to help you compose your argument.  

PROMPT: Most public schools have a dress code policy, but some schools are adopting a uniform policy. Supporters of uniforms believe they protect students and improve schools. However, some critics of uniforms believe they limit students expressions. 

Analyze the information in the texts. Write an argumentative essay stating wether or not you feel school uniforms limit students' freedom of expressions. 

Should Students Wear Uniforms Passages.pdf Download Should Students Wear Uniforms Passages.pdf 

Day 1: Read the prompt and read ALL three of the passages to help you decide what you will write about it. Begin writing your rough draft if time.

Day 2: Work on your rough draft. and if time, start working on your final draft in word.

Day 3: Work on your final draft and type it up in word. Review your work, look for grammar and spelling errors. Remember not to use "I or my". Do you have good transitional phrases? Do you have all the components as outlined below?? TAKE YOUR TIME, YOU ONLY GET TO TURN IN 1 DRAFT. Don't forget to also look at the rubric at the end of the passages. Submit if finished. If not finished, complete at home tonight. 

Remember, your essay MUST include the following:

• 1st Paragraph- Introduction Paragraph
  • begin with a hook (question or fact for your reader to get them interested)
  • introduce the issue 
  • state your claim/thesis
  • give your reasons
• 2nd and 3rd Paragraphs
  • Topic sentence- state your reason
  • Give evidence- take it from one three texts
  • Explain/Elaborate on your evidence- why does this evidence matter??
  • Give more evidence!
  • Explain again
• 4th Paragraph- Your Counter Claim
  • Topic sentence- introduce the other side of your argument
  • Give evidence from the text
  • Explain why that evidence does not work
  • provide more elaboration
• 5th Paragraph- Conclusion
  • Restate your claim/thesis
  • Summarize what you talked about- review your main points
  • Concluding sentence- leave the reader thinking- remember, this can be tied to your hook at the beginning