Argumentative essay writing

The school uniform question

1. The topic of this essay is school uniforms? What is the hook in the first
paragraph?

The writer used an ‘interesting fact’ as a hook, which is “individualism is a

fundamental part of society in many countries”.

2. What is the thesis statement?

The thesis statement is: “school uniforms are the better choice...”

3. Paragraphs 2,3,4 each give a reason for requiring school uniforms these
reasons could be found in the topic sentence of each paragraph. What are the
reasons?
 Paragraph 2:

Wearing school uniform would help make students lives simpler.

 Paragraph 3:

School uniforms influence students to act responsibly in groups and

individuals and the rest of the paragraph supports the reason.

 Paragraph 4:

School uniforms will help students to feel all equal.

4. In paragraph 4, what supporting information does the writer give to show that
uniforms make students equal?
The writer wrote that all of them should wear school uniforms so they don’t
feel unequal because not all of them can buy an expensive brand.

5. Which paragraph presents a counterargument- an argument that is contrary, or

the opposite of the writer’s opinion? / 5
What is the counter argument?
 The counter argument states that students who wear school uniforms express
their individuality.
6. The writer gives a refutation of the counterargument showing that it is invalid.
What is the writer’s refutation?
The refutation is that school is place for education not a place to show off
clothing. The writer also suggests that students can express their individuality
outside of school.
7. Write the sentence from the concluding paragraph that restates the thesis.
There are many well-documented benefits of implementing mandatory school
uniforms.
8. Reread the concluding paragraph. What is the writer’s opinion about this issue?
Public schools should require uniforms in order to benefit both the students and
society as a whole.

9. Can you think of three topics that would be excellent for an argumentative
essay.
 Not all people should have the right to own guns
 Hard work isn’t enough to be successful
 Does the education system prepare a student for the real life?
My topic is: no junk food should be sold in canteen
(thesis statement)

The pros:
1. Junk Food Can Have Negative Effects on students Health.
2. junk food can help students gain weight
3.junk food can lead students to depression

Counterargument: no, school shouldn’t ban junk food because it helps

student to enjoy time in school and have fun with their friends and also
they will party together.

Refutation: no, I don’t agree because school is a place to learn not a

place to play and it is made to teach us the right stuff like having a
balanced diet. And the school is responsible about the student health in
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