Good Morning,
You are going to use the information from your Proposition slideshow to begin writing an argument for a yes or no vote. Start with an outline of your argument. THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT.
First you'll need to choose to argue for a yes or no vote on your proposition. Don't worry you can argue either side.
Copy the outline template below- and fill out with the appropriate information. Do this in your Interactive Notebook (on the next available page).
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Opening; For the opening choose one of the options below:
Quotation(s) (Maybe a quote from one of the arguments for your proposition)
Question(s) (What would happen if.......?)
Myths ("Most
people think that . . . ; but in fact . . .)
Reference to text
(e.g., one of the essays)
Statistics, Quick
Background to Issue
B. Thesis
Statement- YOUR position on the Proposition
II. BODY
A. --Definitions, Background Information
(e.g., include the summary you wrote in your own words); not too much of this, just enough so that the reader has a
clear understanding of the issue);
B. What the opposite vote would mean. If you are arguing for a YES vote, then this section is to define a NO vote. If you are arguing for a NO vote, then this section is to define a YES vote.
C. Reason
#1 the audience should vote the way you suggest: First Major Sub-Argument
or Area of
Evidence Supporting Your Position
(Topic sentence followed by
support, including quotes and paraphrases from sources) You may include how much money it will cost or the ethics (morals) behind your vote. Or how you can see the terrible impacts if it doesn't pass.
D. Reason #2: Second Major Sub-Argument or Area of Evidence
Supporting Your Position (Topic sentence followed by support, including quotes
and paraphrases from sources)
III. CONCLUSION
A. Restate argument in light of material
covered above. Show once and for all how the the
evidence lead to the conclusion, the recommended
course of action.
