Proposition Argument

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.