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Argumentative Paragraph Essay. Using the notes you have taken, the TIME Magazine article from your book on page 77-80 , you will be asked to take a position on the question: glo Is Globalization a good or a bad thing? balization a good thing or a bad thing ”
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Argumentative Paragraph Essay • Using the notes you have taken, the TIME Magazine article from your bookon page 77-80, you will be asked to take a position on the question: glo Is Globalization a good or a bad thing?balizationa good thing or a bad thing” • You must choose a pro- or anti- globalization stance. You CANNOT say both. • You MUST cite at least one example from the TIME magazine article to support your position.
Argumentative Paragraph- What do I do? 1. Read article- pg 77-79 in Exploring our World 2. Figure out what your stance is- Is Globalization a good or a bad thing? 3. pick a piece of evidence from the article that PROVES YOUR POINT REALLY WELL. 4. Include that in your paragraph as a direct quote or a paraphrase, and cite it in your text. (Time Magazine) Double check that the quote you chose actually supports your point.
“How To Write A Hamburger Paragraph” An analogy for creating a solid paragraph in student writing.
The Topic Sentence “The Top Bun” The Top of the hamburger • Any good hamburger will start with a good bun. • A good topic sentence will have a main idea that will serve as an introduction to the paragraph (possible thesis statement) and grab the reader’s attention.
The body of the paragraph “The Meat and Toppings” The patty and Condiments • This is the biggest part of a delicious hamburger where the majority of the flavor comes from. • This section of the paragraph should be filled with facts and opinions that support the main idea (3 sentences in length).
The conclusion of the paragraph “The Bottom Bun” The end of the hamburger • The end of the sandwich that helps hold everything together. • The end of the paragraph can/should summarize the topic, re-state the main idea, and tie together any loose ends.