Argument Essay Prompt and Important Information
What are Your Thoughts on Homework?
Homework has long been an issue in education. Some researchers and educators believe it is necessary to the process of learning. Others disagree. Much research has be conducted on the positive and negative impact of homework.
After reflecting on your experiences with homework and considering the information you collected on the topic, you will take a stand on homework.
First Things First
Think back to 6th and 7th grade English class. Every skill you learned prior to this day is important. What you learned in 6th grade should be applied to work in 7th grade. What you learned in 7th grade should be applied in 8th grade.
What this means is…
Unpack Your U-haul!!!
ASSIGNMENT
Write an argument essay.
Prompt
Do you think homework should be removed from the education system entirely?
Requirements of Essay
- Develop an arguable claim
- Provide logical evidence
- PowerWriting
- Writing Tools
- Writing skills learned in previous years
GET GUIDANCE DOWN BELOW
Below is a PowerFrame you can use to help you structure each body paragraph. Use it for support if you wish.
PowerFrame
1. ______(Topic and focus) ______
2. ___( Reason or Benefit) ______
3. ____(Either Evidence or Support) ______
4. ____(Either Evidence or Support) ____
2. ___( Reason or Benefit) ______
3. ___(Either Evidence or Support) ____
4. ___(Either Evidence or Support) ______
2. ___( Reason or Benefit) ______
3. ____(Either Evidence or Support) ____
4. _____(Either Evidence or Support) _____
1. _____(Synonymous Topic Reference and Generalization) _____
