Introduction
You are taking the journey to explore the basic structure, techniques and steps to writing an exceptional argumentative essay, as well as, how to persuade and present well-reasoned arguments on a debatable issue: Is Playing Video Games Good?
Click on "Argumentative Essay" to read about the argumentative essay and fill out the guided notes.
Once you have follow the link above and complete the guided notes, watch the video below, write a 50 word summary of the video.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAmgEa1B1vI]
Task
Your next journey is to do read and watch the resources below on the issue of playing video games! Develop and write at least three argumentative points and three counter-points on this issue! Remember, you have to take a firm stance on this issue. Provide reasons to support all your claims and refute the opposing side of each argument points. Don't forget to cite experts who agree with you!
Resources
1. The Positvie and Negative Effects of Video Games
3. Playing Video Games: Hurt or Help?
4. Are Video Games Bad for Me?
Process
After reading the articles and watching the videos under the "task" bar, pick a side. Are you for or against video games?
Write your argument in 350 words using the following structure.
- Introduction
- Claim 1
- Claim 2
- Counter Claim
- Rebuttal
- Conclusion
As you write, focus on writing a grammatically correct essay without deadwords. The rough and final draft should be constructed on Google Drive and turned into your Google Drive folder.
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