Exemplary Argumentative Essay As you write each paragraph, remember that each sentence has a specific “job” that it’s responsible for. The sentences all work together to create an exemplary essay!

The Intro NECESSARY INFO…. GRABBER BACKGROUND INFORMATION THESIS

GRABBER Grabber’s Job: Get the reader’s attention! Try one of the following: Dramatic Description Surprising Statement Amazing Action Stunning Statistic Fantastic Fact Sensational simile or metaphor

GRABBER EXAMPLES Junk food is a disease that is spreading like a wild fire amongst teens at school. Seventy-five percent of eighth graders admitted to eating only snacks for lunch and never exercising.

Background Info Background Info has 3 different jobs: –State the topic of the essay –Explain why the topic is important –Use a persuasive technique to convince reader(s)

Background Information State topic: – Serving junk food at school is a sure way to direct students down the wrong path of eating healthy. Explain importance: –Eating healthy at school will keep students energized and focused on the intense work load of the school day. Persuasive technique: - If they only eat junk food then they are sure to have a school day that leaves them like a lump on a log.

THESIS The job of the thesis is to… –Restate the topic of your essay and your 3 key ideas

THESIS EXAMPLES Therefore, junk food should not be served at Bailey Middle for the following reasons: _______, ______, and______. When considering the quality of food at our school, consider putting an end to junk food because its _______, ______, and______. _______, ______, and______ are reasons why junk food should stay far away from Bailey Middle.

Body Paragraphs Here are the elements of a body paragraph -topic sentence -explain argument -example -elaborate on example -counter-argument -concluding sentence

Topic Sentence State your argument: Eating junk food at school is unhealthy for your body.

Explain Argument, When students eat unhealthy foods like chips, soda or candy, it can cause their body to slow down and make them feel tired and less focused in class.

Example/Elaboration For example, a friend in 6 th grade drank two sodas at lunch on a dare. At first he was energetic and ran outside at full speed, but once we got back into the classroom, he crashed and fell asleep. Shocking his body with sugar may have given him energy at first but so much sugar intake is not healthy for the body.

Counter-argument Some people would say that the sugar in junk food is good for your body. I agree that sugar is good for your body but not in the large amounts that it comes in for junk food.

Concluding Sentence Junk food is unhealthy and this disease is infecting several students. We must be sure to cure this disease by offering only healthy food in the cafeteria of schools.

Conclusion Elements Topic Reminder of Importance Call to Action

Topic Sentence Transition Words: In conclusion, Finally, All in all, Obviously Finally, junk food should not be allowed in school because it can cause students to lose focus in class, its unhealthy and can cause obesity.

Reminder of Importance Junk food is ruining our school and students are becoming addicted to the taste and smell. They are at a point where they must have it. It is causing great problems with school work and their bodies. This disease is killing too many students. Mr. Thomas, please make the right decision and put an end to junk food at our school.

Call to Action Students, take a stand and keep a friend from reaching out to grab that bag of chips, soda or piece of candy. You could be saving a life!

Conclusion Finally, junk food should not be allowed in school because it can cause students to lose focus in class, its unhealthy and can cause obesity. Junk food is ruining our school and students are becoming addicted to the taste and smell. They are at a point where they must have it. It is causing great problems with school work and their bodies. This disease is killing too many students. Mr. Thomas, please make the right decision and put an end to junk food at our school. Students, take a stand and keep a friend from reaching out to grab that bag of chips, soda or piece of candy. You could be saving a life!