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Name: Date: Group:

1. Argumentative Essay Instructions: Write an outline for a 700 word argumentative essay about one of
the following topics.

Choose one of the following topics:

 Should students take a gap year? If you consider they should, how
should they use the time? If you consider it not to be necessary
and/or useful, defend that position.

 Should healthcare services for all citizens be fully funded by the

government?

 To what extent should art have a meaning? Does all art have a
meaning? Include different forms of art, (music, theater, film, …)

 In what way, if any, should teenagers participate in political

activism?

2. Rubric: Read the rubric carefully; do not forget to highlight your essay as requested.
3. Outline Instructions: Select one of the structures seen in class: point by point or block structure. Use
small sentences and key concepts. This outline is mandatory.
In the outline, include properly referenced sources that will help you support your arguments.
Remember, the quotes and citations you add in the essay will not be taken into account into the
final word count. These citations must also be less than two lines long.
4. Recommendations:
- Avoid basic connectors.
- NOT TRANSLATE DIRECTLY.
- Check your spelling mistakes.
- Check your grammar mistakes.
- Do not use personal pronouns (I, you, he, she).
- Read your essay after you have finished at least one more time (Look for grammar, punctuation, or
spelling mistakes).

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GUIDELINES POINTS SCORE
OUTLINE 10
STRUCTURE
Introduction
5
 Hook: Ss uses a quote or question which grabs reader’s attention.
 Background information: Includes relevant information related to 5
the topic.
 Thesis statement: Includes a clear position regarding the topic 10
along with 3 reasons.
Body
Arguments, each include:
15
 Claim, supporting evidence, and closing statement.
 Relevant and clear information.
Counterarguments, each include
 Claim, supporting evidence, and rebuttal.
15
 Relevant and clear information.
 Rebuttal is convincing and contains accurate information.
Conclusion
 Ss condense the relevant information. 10
 Restates the thesis statement.

GRAMMAR RANGE AND ACCURACY

 Diversity in grammar structures according to what is intended to
express 15
 No grammar mistakes done
 Correct utilization of grammar structures
LINKING WORDS & PUNCTUATION
 Apply 10 suitable and complex transition words (underlined) 15
 No punctuation mistakes.

STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION: Identify each part of the structure with the

following colors: -5 if not
Introduction: included
- Hook: Green
- Background information: Yellow
- Thesis statement: Red, first argument, second argumnent, third argument.
Arguments:
- Claim: Pink
- Supportive evidence: Gray
- Closing statement: Purple
Counter arguments:
- Claim: Aqua
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- Supportive evidence: Light blue
- Rebuttal: Blue

Conclusion:
- Black and white font
Correctly writes the references in APA format + 5 if
Both inside the text for any quotes and at the end of it. well done
TOTAL 100

Title: Write a suitable title here

Question: ___Write your stimulus question here ___

POINT BY POINT
INTRODUCTION.
Paragraph 1

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A. Hook:
B. Background information:
C. Thesis statement:

BODY (pxp)
Paragraph 2
A. Argument Claim (pro-argument):
B. Argument Supporting Evidence:
C. Closing Statement:
Paragraph 3
A. Opposite claim (counter argument):
B. Opposite Supporting Evidence:
C. Rebuttal:
Paragraph 4
A. Argument Claim (pro-argument):
B. Argument Supporting Evidence:
C. Closing Statement:
Paragraph 5
A. Opposite claim (counter argument):
B. Opposite Supporting Evidence:
C. Rebuttal:
Paragraph 6
A. Argument Claim (pro-argument):
B. Argument Supporting Evidence:
C. Closing Statement:
Paragraph 7
A. Opposite claim (counter argument):
B. Opposite Supporting Evidence:
C. Rebuttal:

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CONCLUSION
Paragraph 8
A. Re-state thesis statement
B. Conclusion statement:

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Title: Write a suitable title here
Question: ___Write your stimulus question here ___
BLOCK
INTRODUCTION.
Paragraph 1
A. Hook:
B. Background information:
C. Thesis statement:

BODY (block)
Paragraph 2
A. Argument Claim (pro-argument):
B. Argument Supporting Evidence:
C. Closing Statement:
Paragraph 3
A. Argument Claim (pro-argument):
B. Argument Supporting Evidence:
C. Closing Statement:
Paragraph 4
A. Argument Claim (pro-argument):
B. Argument Supporting Evidence:
C. Closing Statement:
Paragraph 5
A. Opposite claim (counter argument):
B. Opposite Supporting Evidence:
C. Rebuttal:
Paragraph 6
A. Opposite claim (counter argument):
B. Opposite Supporting Evidence:
C. Rebuttal:

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Paragraph 7
A. Opposite claim (counter argument):
B. Opposite Supporting Evidence:
C. Rebuttal:

CONCLUSION
Paragraph 8
A. Re-state thesis statement
B. Conclusion statement:

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