1. SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Do Now: With a partner, discuss why we write argumentative essays, and some prompts you’ve seen in the past.

2. What is an Argumentative Essay?
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
What is an Argumentative Essay?
The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.

3. Argumentative Essay Structure:
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Argumentative Essay Structure:
Introduction, which includes a captivating “hook” and thesis statement/claim.
Body Paragraphs 1 & 2, which include transitions at the beginning or end, two pieces of evidence with explanations, transitions between quotes, and proper citations.
Body Paragraph 3, THE COUNTERCLAIM PARAGRAPH: Must include transition into counterclaim explanation, why it’s wrong, and supporting text evidence of why it’s wrong.
Conclusion, which includes your thesis and thought- provoking cincher.

4. Argumentative Essay Prompt:
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Menace: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
Argumentative Essay Prompt:
Are video games menaces to society? State and support your claim using evidence from the articles “Do Video Games Cause Violence” and “Turn disaster relief into a reward-based mobile game app” written by Newsela staff.
*Activity: Read both articles. As we read, write “Y” next to details that answer YES to the above question, and “N” next to details that answer NO to the above question. Highlight/underline key facts.

5. Today’s Goal: 1. Develop a thesis statement with a claim.
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Today’s Goal:
1. Develop a thesis statement with a claim.
2. Create a strong hook.
3. Write and introductory paragraph including both of the above.

6. SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Example introduction: (BASED ON ANOTHER TOPIC)
Mount Everest is a frozen graveyard, with the bodies of dead climbers abandoned on its glaciers for the past six decades. Despite this, adventurers from around the world continue to climb and attempt to summit. People are debating if whether or not the adventure is worth it. In “Dangers on Everest,” James White discusses why no one should be climbing Everest, and in “An Icy Accomplishment,” Jon Snow praises those who are brave enough to climb the mountain, listing all the benefits of this adventure. No matter the person’s goal, and the possible rewards for getting to the summit, people should not climb this mountain because mountain sicknesses can cause permanent damage and if one dies on the mountain, his/her body stays there, forever.

7. Creating a Thesis Statement
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Creating a Thesis Statement
Remember, the thesis is the central idea of the essay. The thesis should be a clear, strong statement of your opinion.
In an argumentative essay, your thesis statement should be your claim and reasons.
Don’t use “I think.” Instead, simply state your opinion with two reasons.

8. Say your claim in an essay is that sports fans go too far.
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Say your claim in an essay is that sports fans go too far.
Your reasons are that property gets damaged and people get injured.
Thesis statement = claim + reasons
Sports fans go too far because property gets damaged and people get injured.

9. Developing a Thesis Statement Examples:
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Developing a Thesis Statement
Examples:
Weak: High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college.
Strong: High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness.
Weak: Children should not be permitted to participate in reality television shows.
Strong: Children should not be permitted to participate in reality television shows because doing so can damage their self-esteem.

10. SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Example introduction: (BASED ON ANOTHER TOPIC)
Mount Everest is a frozen graveyard, with the bodies of dead climbers abandoned on its glaciers for the past six decades. Despite this, adventurers from around the world continue to climb and attempt to summit. People are debating if whether or not the adventure is worth it. In “Dangers on Everest,” James White discusses why no one should be climbing Everest, and in “An Icy Accomplishment,” Jon Snow praises those who are brave enough to climb the mountain, listing all the benefits of this adventure. No matter the person’s goal, and the possible rewards for getting to the summit, people should not climb this mountain because mountain sicknesses can cause permanent damage and if one dies on the mountain, his/her body stays there, forever.

12. The “Hook” Draw your reader in immediately! Use on of the following:
SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
The “Hook”
Draw your reader in immediately! Use on of the following:
Anecdote – a short, amusing story about a real incident/person
Rhetorical Question - a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer. Ex: “What does it mean to reach the top of Mount Everest?”
Interesting Fact
Quote

13. SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
Activity 2: Begin drafting your introductory paragraphs! If you need me to switch to a certain slide, please let me know.
Activity 3: Peer Review
Exchange your introduction with your partner. Provide verbal feedback to your partner on how his/her introduction can be improved.
Questions to ask yourself while reading your partner’s work:
Is the hook thought provoking?
Does my partner introduce the two sources and give a brief summary of each?
Is the thesis statement clear?
Are all parts of the introduction placed in the correct order?

14. SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.
In Closing:
After taking back your intro draft, take notes on any feedback given by your partner, and reflect on how you could change your intro.
Bring these materials back to class with you tomorrow!

15. SWBAT draft an introductory paragraph to their Argumentative essays by including a well-developed thesis statement and hook.