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Test Putting G Forms URL Link

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Persuasive Essay Outline

Persuasive Essay

First Paragraph:  Introduction

1.  The Hook

Write one or two sentences that grab the reader’s attention. Questions, quotes or amazing facts are good options.

2.  Background Information

Write three to five sentences that explain the issue.  Make sure you give the most important facts, even if you think everybody knows them. 

3.  Thesis Statement

Write one sentence that clearly states whether you are for or against the issue, or somewhere in between.

4.  Preview

Write three arguments that preview your three body paragraphs.  One of these arguments should rebut a strong argument from the other side.

Second, Third, and Fourth Paragraphs:  The Body

1.  Topic Sentence is argument from preview

The first sentence should be a strong argument that you already wrote in your preview.  Remember!  One of the three will rebut an argument made by the other side.

2.  Supporting sentences

Write four or five sentences supporting your argument.  These could be facts, opinions, questions, quotes, anecdotes or proverbs.  Each supporting sentence should support the topic sentence.

3.  Repeat your topic sentence in a fresh way

Fifth Paragraph:  The Conclusion

1.  Restate your thesis

What side are you on?

2.  Restate your main arguments

Write three or four fresh ways to retell what you already wrote in your preview.

3.  Powerful close

Write one or two sentences that powerfully state your case.

American Dream Project

Copy and paste these onto a MSWord Doc. and answer them in paragraphs!

1. Where do you want to live?  Why?  What are all the criteria you can think of for picking a place to live?  Which is most important?
2. Do you want a house, condominium, or apartment?  Why?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
3. If you were to design your own home, what would it look like?

• Style?  If you don't know what styles of houses there are, Google "home styles."
• Features?  Open floor plan...  Hardwood floors...  Jacuzzi bathtub...  Home theater room...
• One or two stories?  Why?
• How many rooms?  How big?  Why?
• How much land do you want your home to sit on?  Why?

No go to floorplanner.com and design your own home!  Be creative, realistic, an practical.

Resume Link

Copy and paste the below resume to MSWord Document:

FirstName LastName
6 Pine Street, Arlington, VA 12333
home: 555.555.5555
cell: 566.486.2222
email: phjones@vacapp.com

Education
Arlington High School, Arlington, Virginia 2002 - 2006

Experience
Pet Sitter
2004 - Present • Provide pet sitting services including dog walking, feeding and yard care.
Child Care
2002 - Present • Provide child care for several families after school, weekends and during school vacations.

Achievements

• National Honor Society: 2004, 2005, 2006

• Academic Honor Roll: 2002 - 2006

Volunteer Experience
• Big Brother / Big Sisters
• Arlington Literacy Program
• Run for Life
Interests / Activities
• Member of Arlington High School Tennis Team
• Girl Scout
• Piano

Computer Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet

Persuasive Essay Graphic Outline

Open this document and fill it out using the prompt given.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vaQvKCbBWrMDFYYmZVU0lob28/edit?usp=sharing

Inside D Unit 2 Writing Strategies Paragraph

You will copy and paste your paragraph in the form below.

Click on the link below and follow the directions.

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