ANGLO AMERICAN SCHOOL

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
EIGHTH GRADE
SECOND TERM
2020

Achievement: To read and classify information according to its relevance in order to use it for specific purposes.

TEAM MEMBERS: Maria Fernanda Gallego- Isabella Cuervo – Diego Alfonso- Daniel Gomez

8th Grade Symposium- The Role of Arts shaping societies

1.Write down the question
you chose to guide the
research process.
POSITION PAPER OUTLINE
How Hollywood cinema has influenced on today´s society?
INTRODUCTION:

A. Introduce the topic

B. Add a hook,
questioning
statement to catch
reader’s attention.
C. Provide history or
background on the
topic
D. Describe your view of
the issue (thesis)
BODY:
Opposing Argument:
Opinions that might refute
your point of view:

A. Briefly describe some of

the counter arguments
(claims and reasons)

B. List some facts or details

that support the counter
claim

C. Refute the opposing view

using facts or details that
support your side
Your Argument: Try to make
your points directly refute the
counter argument points
when possible.
A. State the first point of your
argument, how?

-Set the Claim and the

supporting reason

-Provide evidences and state

the authority source.
CONCLUSION:
A. Restate both sides of
the arguments
B. Make suggestions