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Argument Essay – Prewriting Template

NOTICE:

· There are 4 steps for this assignment: Planning (1), Rough Draft (2), Revised Draft (3), and Edited Draft (4).

· In order to complete the writing assignment correctly and to receive the maximum amount of points for your work, you must complete all 4 steps.

· Points will be deducted for any missing step. 

· Review the assignment instructions and the grading rubric carefully to ensure that you have completed all of the required elements before submitting your prewriting assignment. 

Honor Statement

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By typing my name in the space provided, I certify that all words and ideas in my writing assignment are mine alone, and, if I used another person’s words or ideas (by summarizing, paraphrasing, or directly quoting), I gave credit to that author, and I also put quotation marks around any direct quotations.

By signing my name, I also understand that, if I have copied someone else’s ideas or words, I have plagiarized, and I understand that the penalty for plagiarism is course failure.

Student Name: _________________________________________

  

Writing Prompt: In an argument essay, a writer chooses a debatable or controversial topic, takes a position on the topic, and seeks to argue his/her position about the topic, using examples, evidence, and support. Complete the following four steps: brainstorm about the required topic (Step 1), compose a five paragraph essay rough draft (Step 2), revise the essay (Step 3), and edit the essay (Step 4). Be sure to support your argument.

Step 1: Argument Essay Thesis Statement and Planning

Directions: Complete all of the elements of the planning; otherwise, the content of your piece will not be accurate. 

My Topic: 

My Attitude: 

My Purpose: 

My Thesis Statement: 

My Audience: 

1. How much does my audience know about my      subject?
2. Age? Gender? Race? Social status?      Location? Religion?
3. Where does my audience stand on the      issue; are they opposed or neutral?

Outline: