This is what I will be looking for when I grade your argumentative essays. Use this as a tool to help you write your rough drafts!
Introductory Paragraph:
_______
Begins by introducing the topic (either death sentence, euthanasia, or George
killing Lennie in Of Mice and Men)
_______ Has a
clear, arguable claim that can be supported by reasons and evidence.
_______ Briefly
addresses the counter argument
_______
Clearly introduces three arguments that will be used to support the claim.
Please write what they are below:
Body Paragraph #1 (Argument 1):
________
Introduces the first argument clearly (see intro paragraph for what first
argument should be)
________ Has 2-3
three solid, well explained examples to support his/her first argument
________
Connects the argument back to the original claim (“Because of _______, George
was not justified in killing Lennie.”)
Body Paragraph #2 (Argument 2):
________
Introduces the second argument clearly (see intro paragraph for what second
argument should be)
________ Has
at least three solid, well explained examples to support his/her second argument
________
Connects the argument back to the claim in the introduction
Body Paragraph #3 (Argument 3):
________
Introduces the third argument clearly (see intro paragraph for what third
argument should be)
________ Has
at least three solid, well explained examples to support argument
________ Connects
the argument back to the claim in the introduction
Conclusion Paragraph:
_______
Summarizes the arguments in the paper
_______
Connects the findings back to the claim in the introduction
Overall:
_______ The
text presents a formal tone that demonstrates good punctuation, especially
appropriate comma use
_______ The
text is clear and concise, avoiding unnecessary words
_______ The
paragraphs transition well from one another and the paper flows smoothly
