Description
ASSIGNMENT: Write a persuasive essay in response to the following
writing prompt:
Students should/should not be allowed to have cellphones in class.
NOTE 1: Choose one side of the argument and be sure to support your
stance.
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NOTE 2: For an effective essay, include the following:
– Effective organizational structure (see sample below)
– An introduction with a hook, background, and a clear statement of your stance
(your thesis)
– Body paragraphs that include reasons, support, and counterarguments
(addressing the opposing point of view)
– Varied sentence structure and length
– A provocative conclusion that relates to the thesis and ties details together
NOTE 3: Sample Persuasive Essay organization:
Paragraph 1 – Introduction and thesis statement
Paragraph 2 – Reason 1, support, counterargument
Paragraph 3 – Reason 2, support, counterargument
Paragraph 4 – Reason 3, support, counterargument
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion – refers to introduction and thesis and summarizes
points of the essay
*Alternate organization: If you prefer, you can address the counterarguments in a separate
paragraph before the concluding paragraph of your essay rather than in each body paragraph.
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