The. utsiders. Final Argument Essay Final Argument Essay A Note to the Teacher

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1 The O utsiders Final Argument Essay Final Argument Essay A Note to the Teacher Hello, and thank you for purchasing this argument essay for The Outsiders. I assign this essay topic and use the included support materials every <me I teach The Outsiders to my students. Most of my students are ESL students (intermediate through reclassified), and I have found that the addi<onal support really helps my students write a good argumenta<ve essay. While this essay topic is intended to be a unit end essay, you can also assign this essay right ager Bob s death. The essay outline is helpful for students to see what they need to include in their essay in order to make it complete and effec<ve. Also, this avoids the dreaded ques<on: How long does it have to be? If you have any ques<ons about any of the content found in this download, please contact me on my Teachers Pay Teachers store: The Daring English Teacher. Also, if you found the informa<on in this download helpful, please leave me feedback. Thank you, The Daring English Teacher TheDaringEnglishTeacher@gmail.com 2016 The Daring English Teacher

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3 Name: Date: Per: 2016 The Daring English Teacher The Outsiders Final Argument Essay S. E. Hinton s novel, The Outsiders is filled with violence, strife, and death. In the novel, Johnny Cade and Ponyboy find themselves in a violent encounter with the Socs. One Soc, Bob, is killed during this encounter. Some people may say that Johnny is guilty of first-degree murder, and others may say that he is innocent. In a five paragraph essay, argue either Johnny s guilt or innocence in Bob s death. Your essay must be five paragraphs in length and include textual evidence and explanation to support your claim. Your final draft must be typed in MLA format. Final Draft Due Date: Rough Draft Due Date: Outline Due Date: Brainstorming Due Date: Use this space to begin brainstorming your initial thoughts

4 Name: Date: Per: 2016 The Daring English Teacher The Outsiders Final Argument Essay Directions: Brainstorm reasons why Johnny might be guilty and reasons why he might be innocent. In the blank boxes, list reasons for each. Find and cite quotes from the novel to support each side of the argument. Innocent Innocent QUOTE Guilty QUOTE guilty

5 Name: Date: Per: 2016 The Daring English Teacher The Outsiders Essay Outline I. Introduction a. hook (grab your audience s attention with something other than a question. You can use an anecdote, a quote, a universal thought or theme, or an observation) b. background information (genre, title, author, brief summary of play, etc.) c. thesis II. Counter Argument a. Topic Sentence b. Concrete detail that supports the counter argument c. Supporting commentary that supports the counter argument d. Reason this is not true d. Explanation for why they are wrong e. transition sentence III. Body Paragraph 2 (one reason why Johnny is either guilty/innocent) a. Topic Sentence b. Example/evidence supporting your topic sentence c. Explanation of example/evidence d. Example/evidence supporting your topic sentence e. Explanation of example/evidence f. Example/evidence supporting your topic sentence g. Explanation of example/evidence h. transition sentence At least one example needs to be a quote from the text IV. Body Paragraph 3 (second reason why Johnny is either guilty or innocent) a. Topic Sentence b. Example/evidence supporting your topic sentence c. Explanation of example/evidence d. Example/evidence supporting your topic sentence e. Explanation of example/evidence f. Example/evidence supporting your topic sentence g. Explanation of example/evidence h. transition sentence At least one example needs to be a quote from the text V. Conclusion a. restate the thesis b. final thought (this is your one last time to fight for your argument)

6 2016 The Daring English Teacher Name: Date: Per: Argument Writing: Developing a meaningful counterargument Directions: Finding and writing about the opposing viewpoints might be a difficult task when it comes to argument writing. However, in order to make your argument as strong as it can be, you need to address other viewpoints and then explain why those viewpoints are incorrect. When it come s to Bob s death, some people may think that Johnny Cade is (innocent/guilty). First, think about what supporters from the other side think. Then, list as many reasons you can think of that support their argument. because Now it s time to crush their argument. List reasons they believe this. However, this claim is invalid because Johnny Cade is really (guilty/innocent). Think of a reason that supports your claim AND proves that other people are wrong. Finally, write a great topic sentence for your counterclaim paragraph. Counterclaim Paragraph Topic Sentence

7 Name: Date: Per: 2016 The Daring English Teacher The Outsiders Essay Outline Directions: Fill out this organizer with textual examples and reasons that support your claim. For your essay, you will need to be able to explain why each of those reasons/examples supports your claim. Write an argument essay determining Johnny s guilt or innocence. One Reason Supporting Argument (These examples and explanations will turn into a body paragraph) Topic Sentence: 1. Explain: 2. Explain: 3. Explain: Another Reason Supporting Argument (These examples and explanations will turn into a body paragraph) Topic Sentence: 1. Explain: 2. Explain: 3. Explain:

8 Name: Date: Per: The Outsiders Thesis Statement Organizer Thesis Statement: Your thesis statement should be a blueprint for your essay. It should state what your argument is about and what you are arguing. The thesis should be just one sentence. You are writing an essay about whether or not Johnny Cade is guilty for Bob s death. This is what your argument is about. The reasons supporting your argument is what you are arguing. Argumentative Essay Thesis Equations + = thesis What your argument is about What you are arguing + = thesis What you are arguing What your argument is about Basic Thesis Example: Even though some people may, Johnny Cade is ultimately when it comes to Bob s death because. My Thesis Statement: 2016 The Daring English Teacher

9 Name: Date: Per: ORGANIZATION Is there a <tle? Are paragraphs used? Is each paragraph indented? INTRODUCTION Is there an auen<on geuer in the first sentence of the paper? Does the author include background informa<on informing the audience about the topic? Is there a thesis statement? Is the thesis statement the last sentence of the paragraph? BODY PARAGRAPHS Is there a quota<on in every body paragraph? Does each body paragraph provide at least two examples of relevant evidence the topic sentence and claim? Is the evidence cited properly? quote (#). AGer the quote, is there some sort of explana<on of the T.S.? CONCLUSION Does the writer restate the thesis? The Outsiders Argument Essay Peer Edit Form Author Name: Peer Reviewer Name: Essay Topic: Essay Thesis: Yes No Comment Circle the below in the paper you are peer edieng and make the necessary correceons Contrac<ons (don t, won t, he s, can t, should ve, etc.) Slang (wanna, coulda, gonna, etc.) 1 st and 2 nd personal pronouns (I, me, we, you, your, you re) Numbers 1-10 are spelled out and numbers 11 and higher are wriuen as numbers Spelling Gramma<cal The Daring English Teacher

10 Name: Date: Per: The Outsiders Argument Essay Rubric IntroducEon The intro contains an interes<ng hook, adequate background info, and an accurate thesis The intro contains a hook, adequate background info, and a thesis The intro is missing the hook or some of the background info The intro is missing the thesis There is no introduc<on Conclusion The conclusion restates the thesis and includes a final thought The conclusion restates the thesis There is no conclusion OrganizaEon The paper is organized in a logical manner There are a couple minor organiza<onal organiza<onal There are major organiza<onal The paper lacks organiza<on Ideas The ideas, explana<on support the claim excep<onally well The ideas, explana<on support the claim The ideas, explana<on are inadequate or slightly off topic slightly suppor<ve The paper contains some ideas and evidence, but it is not relevant to the topic The paper lacks any ideas, explana<on MLA Format There are no MLA formabng. There are a couple minor MLA formabng minor MLA formabng There are major MLA formabng The paper is not in MLA format Grammar Counter Argument There are no There are a couple minor The counter argument is addressed, supported with concrete details, and debunked with persuasive wri<ng minor major The make it difficult to read The counter argument is addressed and somewhat debunked with persuasive wri<ng Comments: The Daring English Teacher There is no counter argument Total Score

11 Name: Date: Per: The Outsiders Argument Essay Rubric IntroducEon Conclusion OrganizaEon Ideas MLA Format Grammar Counter Argument The intro contains an interes<ng hook, adequate background info, and an accurate thesis The intro contains a hook, adequate background info, and a thesis The conclusion restates the thesis and includes a final thought The paper is organized in a logical manner The ideas, explana<on support the claim excep<onally well There are no MLA formabng. There are no There are a couple minor organiza<onal The ideas, explana<on support the claim There are a couple minor MLA formabng There are a couple minor The counter argument is addressed, supported with concrete details, and debunked with persuasive wri<ng The intro is missing the hook or some of the background info The intro is missing the thesis The conclusion restates the thesis organiza<onal The ideas, explana<on are inadequate or slightly off topic slightly suppor<ve minor MLA formabng minor There are major organiza<onal The paper contains some ideas and evidence, but it is not relevant to the topic There are major MLA formabng major The counter argument is addressed and somewhat debunked with persuasive wri<ng Comments: The Daring English Teacher There is no introduc<on There is no conclusion The paper lacks organiza<on The paper lacks any ideas, explana<on The paper is not in MLA format The make it difficult to read There is no counter argument Total Score

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