Unit 2: Lesson 2.7- Writing an Argumentative Essay

Credible sources for an argumentative essay about education include

• original documents stating a law about education.

• websites where everyone can post their opinions.

• movies about real-life teachers and their experiences.

• blogs written by teachers, parents, and students.

Which of these sources lacks the credibility to be used for an argumentative essay about free education for children worldwide?

• a government website that provides statistics about education

• a blog by a college student who tutored children in Central America one summer

• an online newspaper article about a politician trying to increase educational opportunities in his country

• the website of an organization that helps build schools in poor countries

Which feature of an online publication makes it a credible source?

• It tells vivid and interesting stories.

• It gives only one viewpoint of a topic.

• It includes quotations from all kinds of people.

• It provides accurate and appropriate data.

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Strong evidence that supports the writer’s claim includes

• directions.

• opinions.

• examples.

• captions.

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Take a look at the following writing prompt.

Write a research-based argumentative essay for or against free education for children worldwide.

Which statement describes a source that would be appropriate for gathering information about this topic?

• a movie about children from different cultures across the world

• a website that is created by a person who is interested in education

• a website that is from an established news organization

• a blog written by a student who received free education

Take a look at this writing prompt.

Write a research-based argumentative essay for or against school uniforms.

Which statement describes a source that would be appropriate for gathering information about this topic?

• an online news article that gives facts and data proving that uniforms help students to remain focused while in school

• a movie that shares an entertaining story about a student who broke the school rule and wore regular clothes to school

• a personal letter from a principal who believes uniforms are inexpensive

• a blog that includes quotes from one student’s parents about school clothing

Take a look at the following graphic organizer of main points in favor of volunteer service.

Which sentence best fills in the blank box of the graphic organizer by tying together the previous two ideas?

• This town’s parks desperately need to be cleaned.

• Overall, community service strengthens the city.

• Many people enjoy our parks on the weekend.

• This city has many parks and recreational areas.

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Take a look at the following graphic organizer.

Which best fills in the blank by describing the word "evidence”?

• details, statistics, and related facts

• statement that questions the claim

• conclusion of the essay

• imagery, opinions, and ideas

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Take a look at the following graphic organizer.

Which phrase best fills in the blank in this graphic organizer to describe the topic of the claim?

• Manufacturing of hybrid cars

• Protecting the environment

• Walking as a form of transportation

• Environmentally safe transportation

Take a look at the following graphic organizer.

Which statement best fills in the blank and provides a piece of evidence to support the claim?

• Many people buy hybrid cars, thinking that they are helping the environment.

• Most car manufacturers are producing hybrid cars, and people all over the world are buying them.

• More harmful gases are spread during the production of hybrid cars than during the production of regular cars.

• Hybrid cars are less of an environmentally safe choice than walking or riding a bicycle.