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Writing an Argument

DIRECTIONS: First, find the worksheet you used to plan your argument. Then, follow the steps
below to turn that plan into an actual written argument.

Steps to Write an Argument

1 Identify and address counterclaims.
2 Write the first two paragraphs of your argument, which should include your claim and at
least one counterclaim.
3 Write a paragraph explaining each of your reasons, along with related evidence.
4 Write a paragraph that includes any evidence not directly related to a reason.
5 Write a concluding paragraph that restates your claim in a slightly different way.

Step 1: Identify and address counterclaims. What do other people think of the issue you wrote
about? In the first column below, list two claims that could be made by the “other side” of the
issue. Then write a rebuttal, dismiss the claim, or concede part of your position.

Counterclaim Your Rebuttal, Dismissal, or Concession

Teens should not be allowed to choose I think this would mean the opposite for them. If they could be
entertainment choices because it'll turn them able to choose their entertainment choices they would be
very consented and rebel. more responsible and mature because they are doing
something they like and actually want to do.

They should not be able to choose on If you never give freedom to teens then they could not
their own because they are not old be able to decide on their own and be independent.
They need to experience the ability to decide on their
enough to make the right decisions. own so that they know how they should act in real life.

Step 2: Write the first two paragraphs of your argument, which should include your claim and at
least one counterclaim. Use the ideas you wrote in your argument plan to guide you as you write
each part of your argument. Your first paragraph should introduce your own claim, and the
second paragraph should present and then “take apart” a counterclaim.
Most societies have rules and regulations regarding what teenagers have access to
when it comes to entertainment. When teenagers are given more trust they are proven
to be more responsible and conscious. If good family values are instilled in teenagers,
they will tend to make better choices.

A lot of people would say they should not be able to choose on their own because they
are not old enough to make the right decisions but if you never give freedom to teens
then they could not be able to decide on their own and be independent. They need to
experience the ability to decide on their own so that they know how they should act in
real life.
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Step 3: Write a paragraph explaining each of your reasons, along with related evidence. Each of
these supporting paragraphs should clearly state a reason for your claim and also present any
evidence that is related to the reason. In this way, you use paragraphs to group together reasons
and evidence. Use the table below to write a paragraph for each of your reasons.

My Reasoning
Reason 1 There is a research in which teens with more restrictions tend to be
more rebel.

Reason 2 Teens which less restrictions tend not to be rebel and they realize
almost all their responsabilities without a reminder.

Reason 3

Reason 4

Step 4: Write a paragraph that includes any evidence not directly related to a reason. You may or
may not have some important evidence that is not directly related to one of the reasons you
listed in the table above. If that’s true for your argument, write a paragraph below that presents
the remaining evidence.
It is not true for my argument.
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Step 5: Write a concluding paragraph that restates your claim in a slightly different way. Your
conclusion should remind readers of your claim. This last paragraph should also direct your
readers to do something or extend your claim into the real world by explaining its impact beyond
your argument. Write your concluding paragraph below.
In conclusion teens should be always able to choose their hobbies or entertainment
activities. It is important that they should follow the rules you expose, but not overruling
them or be very strict and idealize them.