Argue what
What is the main topic of the article?
Organ donation
What is evidence?
What is the author’s purpose for this text: inform, persuade, or entertain?
What is to Inform or Persuade.
Students will have to provide textual reasoning of their thinking.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that states the main argument
What's the argument of this text?
What type of error is a run‑on sentence?
Two or more sentences joined incorrectly
"People should become organ donors to save lives"
This is an example of what?
What is the claim?
What type of evidence is “More than 100,000 people are waiting”?
What is a Statistic?
What tone does the author use throughout the article?
Serious and hopeful
What would be an effective thesis for an essay about this article?
Organ donation should be encouraged because it saves lives
Which revision improves clarity without changing meaning?
It is respected by most religions
Adding specific words like “organ donation” instead of “it”
Which paragraph introduces the author’s position?
The introduction (paragraph 1)
Why does the author include information about what happens to the body after death?
To show that organs are wasted instead of helping others
Why does the author acknowledge opposing viewpoints?
To make the argument stronger and more balanced
Name two details that could support an argumentative essay.
Answers may vary
Example: Statistics about waiting lists; religious support statements
What paragraph does the counter argument begin?
Paragraph 6
How does the author show that organ donation is important now—not just in the future?
By explaining that over 100,000 people are currently waiting for organs
How does the author respond to concerns about doctors not saving donors?
By explaining that doctors take an oath to save lives
How do word choices like “save lives” affect the reader?
They appeal to emotions and emphasize importance
How should body paragraphs be organized in an essay about this text?
answers may vary
Example: Each paragraph should focus on one reason with evidence or or order of importance
What revision would make the conclusion stronger?
Restating the claim and adding a call to action
Which sentence best states the author’s central claim?
The answer varies. Students have to discuss and state one piece of text evidence.
Which piece of evidence is strongest, and why?
Answers vary; must explain using logic and relevance
How does the conclusion reinforce the author’s purpose?
By encouraging readers to become organ donors
One piece of evidence that supports the author’s claim.
Answers may vary
Which team will really win this game of Jeopardy?
Answers will vary