1. Argumentative Essay

2. You are required to copy down the material in black in this PowerPoint
This material will make writing this essay much easier for you

3. Requirements
5 paragraphs – Intro, Body 1, Body 2, Counterclaim (Body 3), Conclusion
Intro – 5-6 sent.
Body par’s – at least 8 sent.
Conclusion 4-5 sent.
2 quotes for each Body Par.
Quotations from at least 2 different articles
NEVER USE “I”
OR “ME” OR “MY/MINE”
OR “IN MY OPINION”

4. What are we writing about?
Topic:
The pros (positive) and cons (negative) of artificial intelligence
You have to take a stand – you’re either FOR or AGAINST – before you start writing
Your essay will either:
reflect how you think A.I. is GOOD and talk about the pros of it
Reflect how you think A.I. is BAD and talk about the cons of it

5. Where do my quotes come from?
We will read 3 articles on artificial intelligence:
“Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence” by Andy Patrizio
“Three Ways Artificial Intelligence is Good for our World” by Jillian Richardson
“Four Things Everyone Should Fear About Artificial Intelligence and the Future” by Jonathan Vanian
Your quotations will come from at least 2 of these articles

6. Let’s read the 1st article
As we read “Pros and Cons…” you need to mark any material you think you could use for your argument
Highlight any pros you see (positive stuff about A.I.)
Underline any cons you see (negative stuff about A.I.)
Remember, the more of these you find now, the less you have to worry about looking for later when you write

7. Pick a side
Now that you’ve read the first article, decide on which side YOU will take with your essay – pros or cons
Do that now

8. You have 15 minutes to read and mark your articles
2nd & 3rd article
As you read the other two articles on your own, mark any material you think you could use for your argument
Highlight any pros you see (positive stuff about A.I.)
Underline any cons you see (negative stuff about A.I.)
You have 15 minutes to read and mark your articles

9. Reminders About Quotes
Always put article titles in quotation marks (“”). Don’t underline them
When you refer to the author the FIRST time (so in the intro), you use their full name
Every time after that, you refer to them by just their last name
NEVER refer to the author by their first name alone – you guys aren’t friends

10. Intro Paragraph Guidelines
You have 20 minutes to write Intro
Intro Paragraph Guidelines
Introduce your topic – artificial intelligence – and whether it’s a good or bad thing
Remember to be straight and to the point here
Mention the article titles and authors’ names and briefly summarize what they were about in one sentence each
Last sent. is thesis: Sample --- As these articles show, artificial intelligence is (a benefit/a drawback) because ________________ (3 reasons).
5-6 sentences total
(0 quotes in intro)

11. Body Par. #1 Guidelines You have 35 minutes to write BP1
Tell the main idea of the paragraph in opening sentence
Use a quote to back up your idea & explain its significance in your own words
Use another quote to back up your idea & explain its significance in your own words
(Must have at least 2 quotes in this par.)
Must be at least 8 sentences altogether
Remember to introduce your quotes:
Example: In the article “Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence,” Andy Patrizio says, “ ……………………” Or
Patrizio shows this when he says, “…………..”

12. Body Par. #2 Guidelines You have 35 minutes to write BP2
Tell the main idea of the paragraph in opening sentence
Use a quote to back up your idea & explain its significance in your own words
Use another quote to back up your idea & explain its significance in your own words
(Must have at least 2 quotes in this par.)
Must be at least 8 sentences altogether
Remember to introduce your quotes:
Example: In the article “Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence,” Andy Patrizio says, “ ……………………” Or
Patrizio shows this when he says, “…………..”

13. Counterclaim (BP3) Guidelines
You have 45 minutes to write BP3
This is where you explain the viewpoint OPPOSITE of yours and explain why you disagree with it
Remember, you have to explain the opposing opinion and then disprove it – otherwise you look like a flip-flopper
Explain opposing viewpoint and back it up with quotations
Explain significance of the quotations
Need 2 quotes; par. Must be at least 8 sentences altogether
Remember to introduce your quotes:
Example: In the article “Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence,” Andy Patrizio says, “ ……………………” Or
Patrizio shows this when he says, “…………..”

14. Conclusion Guidelines
You have 20 minutes to write Conclusion
Conclusion Guidelines
Wrap up your thoughts and stance on the subject quickly and succinctly
Do not waste time repeating yourself
End on a thoughtful note