Thesis
Write a claim:
Write how social media has a negative effect on mental health.
Social media has a negative effect on mental health.
Create a counter claim:
Homework increases student learning.
Some people say that homework increases learning but...
What goes in the first triangle of your graphic organizer?
Hook, Tag, Thesis
Write a claim:
Explain how school uniforms improve student discipline.
School uniforms improve student discipline.
Create a counterclaim:
Animal testing is necessary for medical research.
SOme people may say animal testing is necessary for medical research but...
What is included in the TAG?
In the article, the author writes about _____.
Write a claim:
Explain how climate change is primarily caused by human activities.
Climate change is primarily caused by human activities.
Create a counter claim.
Fast food contributes to obesity in children.
Some people may say fast food contributes to obesity in children but...
What is included in your body paragraph?
Text evidence, explain, explain
Write a claim:
Explain how video games can enhance cognitive skills.
Video games can enhance cognitive skills.
Create a counter claim.
Reading fiction improves empathy.
Some people my say reading fiction improves empathy but...
What is included in your counterclaim?
Argument against your claim
Write a claim:
Explain how renewable energy sources are more sustainable than fossil fuels.
Renewable energy sources are more sustainable than fossil fuels.
Create a counter claim..
The death penalty is an effective crime deterrent.
Some people may say the death penalty is an effective crime deterrent but...
How do you start your text evidence?
The text states,"