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Introduction
Background - italics
Thesis - bold the three main points and either not true or other options
Body Paragraphs
Topic sentence - italics
Evidence - underline and indicate [factual or anecdotal AND pathos, logos, ethos, kairos, big names]
Concluding sentence - italics
Conclusion
Thesis - bold the three main points and either not true or other options
Call to Action - underline
Background - italics
Thesis - bold the three main points and either not true or other options
Body Paragraphs
Topic sentence - italics
Evidence - underline and indicate [factual or anecdotal AND pathos, logos, ethos, kairos, big names]
Concluding sentence - italics
Conclusion
Thesis - bold the three main points and either not true or other options
Call to Action - underline
2nd arumentative essay due Wednesday, march 28
1)Read article – Wednesday 3-21-18
2)2nd reading & highlight - Wednesday 3-21-18
3)Make t-chart - Wednesday 3-21-18
4)Make selections for body paragraphs from the t-chart - Wednesday 3-21-18
5)Write topic sentences - Wednesday 3-21-18
6)Write thesis - Wednesday 3-21-18
7)Do outline - Wednesday 3-21-18, Thursday 3-22-18, and DUE Friday 3-23-18 at the end of the hour
8)Type rough draft - Friday 3-23-18 and DUE Monday 3-26-18 at the end of the hour
9)Do works cited page - DUE Monday 3-26-18 at the end of the hour
10)Peer edit & revisions – Tuesday 3-27-18
11)Final copy – DUE Wednesday 3-28-18
2)2nd reading & highlight - Wednesday 3-21-18
3)Make t-chart - Wednesday 3-21-18
4)Make selections for body paragraphs from the t-chart - Wednesday 3-21-18
5)Write topic sentences - Wednesday 3-21-18
6)Write thesis - Wednesday 3-21-18
7)Do outline - Wednesday 3-21-18, Thursday 3-22-18, and DUE Friday 3-23-18 at the end of the hour
8)Type rough draft - Friday 3-23-18 and DUE Monday 3-26-18 at the end of the hour
9)Do works cited page - DUE Monday 3-26-18 at the end of the hour
10)Peer edit & revisions – Tuesday 3-27-18
11)Final copy – DUE Wednesday 3-28-18
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Sample outline does NOT contain commentary
Introduction
A. Surprisingly, only 21% of Americans have a tattoo
B. However, tattoos are becoming more commonly seen in our society, and despite their growing popularity, people have mixed feelings about them.
C. Getting a tattoo is never a good idea because they can lead to disease and regrets, and although some people believe they are a great way to express one’s self, there are other options.
I. Diseases
TS: When getting inked, contracting a serious and/or deadly disease is always a risk.
A. Hepatitis
1. Months or years of treatment
2. Shuts down liver
3. 16,000 new cases in 2015
4. May not be curable
B. HIV
1. Attacks the immune system.
2. 50,000 new cases annually
3. Deadly
CS: Not only can one contract a disease from getting a tattoo, but they can also come to regret it.
II. Regrets
TS: As if contracting a disease is not bad enough, studies show that most people who have a tattoo actually regret getting it.
A. Visual Barrier
1. Society views: negative, rebellious, immature, and unprofessional
2. No job/career – policy against hiring people with tattoos
B. People Change Their Minds
1. Tastes change
2. Dermatologist Amy Smith avg. 30 laser removals per month.
3. Removal painful & expensive
4. 10 percent of clientele is over 50 & simply regret immortalizing a person or event.
CS: Life can be filled with regrets; a tattoo does not have to be one of them.
III. Self-Expression
TS: Some people believe getting a tattoo is a great way to express one’s self; however, there are other options.
A. Hair style (Tell Me)
1. Color/dye it {Show Me: evidence, example, detail}
2. Length/cut
B. Clothing choice (Tell Me)
1. Preppy
2. Emo
CS: Expressing one’s self does not have to be limited to just a tattoo; there are numerous ways to express one’s personal style.
Conclusion
A. Thesis: Getting a tattoo is always the wrong choice because one can get diseases and he or she may come to regret it later; although some people believe they are a means to express one’s self, there are plenty of better alternatives.
B. Call to action: Everyone should rethink getting inked.
C. Predict future: One would not want a tattoo to ruin his or her future, so avoiding them is the way to ensure they do not negatively affect one’s future.
Introduction
A. Surprisingly, only 21% of Americans have a tattoo
B. However, tattoos are becoming more commonly seen in our society, and despite their growing popularity, people have mixed feelings about them.
C. Getting a tattoo is never a good idea because they can lead to disease and regrets, and although some people believe they are a great way to express one’s self, there are other options.
I. Diseases
TS: When getting inked, contracting a serious and/or deadly disease is always a risk.
A. Hepatitis
1. Months or years of treatment
2. Shuts down liver
3. 16,000 new cases in 2015
4. May not be curable
B. HIV
1. Attacks the immune system.
2. 50,000 new cases annually
3. Deadly
CS: Not only can one contract a disease from getting a tattoo, but they can also come to regret it.
II. Regrets
TS: As if contracting a disease is not bad enough, studies show that most people who have a tattoo actually regret getting it.
A. Visual Barrier
1. Society views: negative, rebellious, immature, and unprofessional
2. No job/career – policy against hiring people with tattoos
B. People Change Their Minds
1. Tastes change
2. Dermatologist Amy Smith avg. 30 laser removals per month.
3. Removal painful & expensive
4. 10 percent of clientele is over 50 & simply regret immortalizing a person or event.
CS: Life can be filled with regrets; a tattoo does not have to be one of them.
III. Self-Expression
TS: Some people believe getting a tattoo is a great way to express one’s self; however, there are other options.
A. Hair style (Tell Me)
1. Color/dye it {Show Me: evidence, example, detail}
2. Length/cut
B. Clothing choice (Tell Me)
1. Preppy
2. Emo
CS: Expressing one’s self does not have to be limited to just a tattoo; there are numerous ways to express one’s personal style.
Conclusion
A. Thesis: Getting a tattoo is always the wrong choice because one can get diseases and he or she may come to regret it later; although some people believe they are a means to express one’s self, there are plenty of better alternatives.
B. Call to action: Everyone should rethink getting inked.
C. Predict future: One would not want a tattoo to ruin his or her future, so avoiding them is the way to ensure they do not negatively affect one’s future.
tell me vs. show me - Six flags example
Below is a SUPER SIMPLE example. Your writing would need to go into more depth, but the intent of this example is to show you the difference between TELL ME and SHOW ME sentences.
~ Main Idea
This past summer I spent one amazing day at Six Flags, and it's certainly a day I’ll never forget.
~ Tell Me
The best part of the whole Six Flags experience was the roller coasters.
~ Show Me ~ Details
The roller coasters are some of the tallest and fastest in entire world. The “Superman” was by far my favorite coaster because it went 157 m.p.h., had furious, wild turns that took my breath away. It made my body beg to do it again.
~ Tell Me
One of the other best attractions was the water park because it was the perfect way to cool off on such a hot, sticky August day.
~ Show Me ~ Details
The day I went to Six Flags it was a staggering 95 degrees and the cold, blue water splashing down on me gave me much needed relief from the torturous sun. The water not only soaked my clothes, but also my sunburned skin. It felt fabulous; when the ride came to a stop, I didn’t want to get off.
Conclusion
In the end, I did have to get off, and leave the park, but not before I had spent one fabulous day at Six Flags. I can’t wait to go back!
Here it is all together.
This past summer I spent one amazing day at Six Flags, and it's certainly a day I’ll never forget. The best part of the whole Six Flags experience was the roller coasters. The roller coasters are some of the tallest and fastest in entire world. The “Superman” was by far my favorite coaster because it went 157 m.p.h., had furious, wild turns that took my breath away. It made my body beg to do it again. One of the other best attractions was the water park because it was the perfect way to cool off on such a hot, sticky August day. The day I went to Six Flags it was a staggering 95 degrees and the cold, blue water splashing down on me gave me much needed relief from the torturous sun. The water not only soaked my clothes, but also my sunburned skin. It felt fabulous; when the ride came to a stop, I didn’t want to get off. In the end, I did have to get off, and leave the park, but not before I had spent one fabulous day at Six Flags. I can’t wait to go back!
~ Main Idea
This past summer I spent one amazing day at Six Flags, and it's certainly a day I’ll never forget.
~ Tell Me
The best part of the whole Six Flags experience was the roller coasters.
~ Show Me ~ Details
The roller coasters are some of the tallest and fastest in entire world. The “Superman” was by far my favorite coaster because it went 157 m.p.h., had furious, wild turns that took my breath away. It made my body beg to do it again.
~ Tell Me
One of the other best attractions was the water park because it was the perfect way to cool off on such a hot, sticky August day.
~ Show Me ~ Details
The day I went to Six Flags it was a staggering 95 degrees and the cold, blue water splashing down on me gave me much needed relief from the torturous sun. The water not only soaked my clothes, but also my sunburned skin. It felt fabulous; when the ride came to a stop, I didn’t want to get off.
Conclusion
In the end, I did have to get off, and leave the park, but not before I had spent one fabulous day at Six Flags. I can’t wait to go back!
Here it is all together.
This past summer I spent one amazing day at Six Flags, and it's certainly a day I’ll never forget. The best part of the whole Six Flags experience was the roller coasters. The roller coasters are some of the tallest and fastest in entire world. The “Superman” was by far my favorite coaster because it went 157 m.p.h., had furious, wild turns that took my breath away. It made my body beg to do it again. One of the other best attractions was the water park because it was the perfect way to cool off on such a hot, sticky August day. The day I went to Six Flags it was a staggering 95 degrees and the cold, blue water splashing down on me gave me much needed relief from the torturous sun. The water not only soaked my clothes, but also my sunburned skin. It felt fabulous; when the ride came to a stop, I didn’t want to get off. In the end, I did have to get off, and leave the park, but not before I had spent one fabulous day at Six Flags. I can’t wait to go back!
sample papers
how to start commentary
evidence type + is important because + strong verb ... finish sentence
Example: This data is important because it illustrates the need for school vouchers in intercity schools.
Example: This data is important because it illustrates the need for school vouchers in intercity schools.
complex commentary
Commentary does 3 things:
1) Connects the evidence to the claim
2) Explains the evidence
3) Provides the significance of the evidence
Answer these questions to lead to well-written grade level commentary.
1) The importance of because … just a starter!
2) How could you RE-EXPLAIN the evidence?
3) What is ESPECIALLY important about the evidence?
4) How does the evidence PROVE the claim?
5) What NEW point can you make about the claim using THIS evidence?
6) What does THIS evidence reveal about your claim that the other evidence does not?
1) Connects the evidence to the claim
2) Explains the evidence
3) Provides the significance of the evidence
Answer these questions to lead to well-written grade level commentary.
1) The importance of because … just a starter!
2) How could you RE-EXPLAIN the evidence?
3) What is ESPECIALLY important about the evidence?
4) How does the evidence PROVE the claim?
5) What NEW point can you make about the claim using THIS evidence?
6) What does THIS evidence reveal about your claim that the other evidence does not?
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thesis Example
Thesis: topic + feeling about the topic + a preview of the main points
Should you get a tattoo? - NO
Example: Getting a tattoo is never a good idea because they can lead to diseases and regrets, and although some people believe they are a great way to express one’s self, there are other options.
Should you get a tattoo? - NO
Example: Getting a tattoo is never a good idea because they can lead to diseases and regrets, and although some people believe they are a great way to express one’s self, there are other options.