What is injustice?

: Definition Essay
Name:
Guiding Question: What injustices are happening around us in our current world or community?
Learning Targets:
I can define “injustice” clearly
I can write a strong thesis
I can base my argument on quality evidence
I can make clear connections between my arguments and my support (evidence, examples)
I can use at least one counterclaim to strengthen my argument
Before we can start talking about the injustices we see in our world, we must have a
common understanding of what injustice is and what it looks like. In this essay, you must argue
the best definition of “injustice”, using a minimum of 3 sources to support your definition. Don’t
forget to reference them in your essay AND cite them in a Works Cited page. The rubric will
cover the above learning targets, out of 4 each for a total of 20 points.

Intro
Hook (first sentence):

Thesis (last sentence):

Body Paragraph 1: Where do you get your definition?

Topic Sentence:

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Conclusion:
Body Paragraph ____: What is injustice? (1-2 paragraphs)
classify – what category does the word injustice belong to?
characterize – what are some characteristics of the word injustice?
Topic Sentence

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Conclusion:

Body Paragraph ____: What is injustice? (1-2 paragraphs)

explain – give examples of injustice at work in the world
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Conclusion:
Body Paragraph ______: What isn’t injustice? (1-2 paragraphs)
(counterclaim: explain what injustice is NOT, to help understand what it is)
Topic Sentence

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Conclusion:

Body Paragraph ______: What isn’t injustice? (1-2 paragraphs)

(counterclaim: explain what injustice is NOT, to help understand what it is)
Topic Sentence

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Conclusion:
Conclusion
NO new information – recap your main ideas (thesis, topic sentences)

Works Cited

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