The document argues that marine mammals should not be held in captivity for three main reasons:
1. Captivity causes many health problems in marine mammals due to poor water quality and lack of space, leading to diseases, injuries, and boredom.
2. Some marine mammals face abusive treatment by caretakers, as seen with the killer whale Keiko, which suffered from being underweight and dental problems.
3. Marine mammals breed poorly in captivity with high infant mortality rates, so births are often kept secret from mothers. Their lifespans are also shorter in captivity than in the wild.
The document concludes by restating the opinion that marine mammals should not be held captive, and
This document provides guidance on writing an effective argumentative essay in 3 paragraphs or less. It begins by explaining the purpose is to convince the reader of a particular point of view using facts and examples. Next, it covers the key components of an introduction, body and conclusion. The introduction should grab attention with a strong opening and state the opinion. The body should make arguments supported by evidence, anticipate counterarguments, and discuss opposing views. The conclusion restates the main points and opinion, and calls the reader to action.
This document outlines the key elements of a written argument: claim, evidence, and explanation. A claim is the main point being argued and is not a statement of fact. Evidence supports the claim and comes from reliable sources, not personal opinions. Explanation provides the reasoning for how the evidence logically supports the claim. Examples are given for making claims about Dora the Explorer and supporting those claims with evidence and explanation.
This document provides instructions on how to write an argumentative essay. It explains that an argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader of the author's opinion on a controversial issue. It should include a thesis, reasons supporting the thesis with evidence, a counterclaim presenting an opposing viewpoint, and a rebuttal refuting the counterclaim. The document also provides guidance on considering the audience, developing the thesis and reasons, incorporating a counterclaim and rebuttal, and determining essay structure.
Geared toward 6th-9th grader students who must write a persuasive or argumentative essay for the new Common Core State Standards. Rigor incorporated. This is a nice overview of how to write and argumentative essay. It is ready to use in the classroom and has an academic vocabulary companion powerpoint. Find the full curriculum here: http://www.amazon.com/ARGUMENTATIVE-ESSAY-INSTRUCTIONAL-CURRICULUM-SIMULTANEOUSLY-ebook/dp/B00FKOTHWS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382463755&sr=8-2&keywords=argumentative+essay+curriculum
The document provides guidance on writing argumentative essays. It defines key terms used in argumentation such as proponent, opponent, and counterargument. It explains that the goals of an argumentative essay are to present an opinion on a controversial topic, explain and support the opinion with evidence, and address counterarguments. A sample essay introduction is presented, defining the topic of advertising and stating the thesis that advertisements manipulate viewers. Guidelines are given for writing pro and con paragraphs, including using examples, facts, explanations, and authorities to support or weaken arguments. The conclusion restates the main points and warns of the harmful effects of advertisements.
The document provides guidance on developing supporting details for a topic sentence. It discusses including primary and secondary support points that show, explain, or prove the main point. Examples of primary support could include attendance, experience, and being hardworking. Secondary details further explain the primary supports, such as never being late or having longevity at a job. The document encourages preparing a flowchart to organize ideas and developing a paragraph with complete sentences, specific details, and transitional phrases. Strategies are offered for generating supporting details, such as circling important words, freewriting, and selecting the clearest details that back up the topic sentence.
This document provides information and guidance about writing an informative process essay. It discusses the key elements of a process essay, including that it explains the steps of a process in order to help the reader understand how something is done or accomplished. The document emphasizes that a process essay needs to not only list the steps, but also explain why each step is important, the order they must be completed in, and any potential problems or variations. It provides questions for writers to consider to help explain the process effectively. The document also gives tips for writing the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion to clearly outline the steps and purpose of the process being described.
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This document provides guidance on writing an effective argumentative essay in 3 paragraphs or less. It begins by explaining the purpose is to convince the reader of a particular point of view using facts and examples. Next, it covers the key components of an introduction, body and conclusion. The introduction should grab attention with a strong opening and state the opinion. The body should make arguments supported by evidence, anticipate counterarguments, and discuss opposing views. The conclusion restates the main points and opinion, and calls the reader to action.
This document outlines the key elements of a written argument: claim, evidence, and explanation. A claim is the main point being argued and is not a statement of fact. Evidence supports the claim and comes from reliable sources, not personal opinions. Explanation provides the reasoning for how the evidence logically supports the claim. Examples are given for making claims about Dora the Explorer and supporting those claims with evidence and explanation.
This document provides instructions on how to write an argumentative essay. It explains that an argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader of the author's opinion on a controversial issue. It should include a thesis, reasons supporting the thesis with evidence, a counterclaim presenting an opposing viewpoint, and a rebuttal refuting the counterclaim. The document also provides guidance on considering the audience, developing the thesis and reasons, incorporating a counterclaim and rebuttal, and determining essay structure.
Geared toward 6th-9th grader students who must write a persuasive or argumentative essay for the new Common Core State Standards. Rigor incorporated. This is a nice overview of how to write and argumentative essay. It is ready to use in the classroom and has an academic vocabulary companion powerpoint. Find the full curriculum here: http://www.amazon.com/ARGUMENTATIVE-ESSAY-INSTRUCTIONAL-CURRICULUM-SIMULTANEOUSLY-ebook/dp/B00FKOTHWS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382463755&sr=8-2&keywords=argumentative+essay+curriculum
The document provides guidance on writing argumentative essays. It defines key terms used in argumentation such as proponent, opponent, and counterargument. It explains that the goals of an argumentative essay are to present an opinion on a controversial topic, explain and support the opinion with evidence, and address counterarguments. A sample essay introduction is presented, defining the topic of advertising and stating the thesis that advertisements manipulate viewers. Guidelines are given for writing pro and con paragraphs, including using examples, facts, explanations, and authorities to support or weaken arguments. The conclusion restates the main points and warns of the harmful effects of advertisements.
The document provides guidance on developing supporting details for a topic sentence. It discusses including primary and secondary support points that show, explain, or prove the main point. Examples of primary support could include attendance, experience, and being hardworking. Secondary details further explain the primary supports, such as never being late or having longevity at a job. The document encourages preparing a flowchart to organize ideas and developing a paragraph with complete sentences, specific details, and transitional phrases. Strategies are offered for generating supporting details, such as circling important words, freewriting, and selecting the clearest details that back up the topic sentence.
This document provides information and guidance about writing an informative process essay. It discusses the key elements of a process essay, including that it explains the steps of a process in order to help the reader understand how something is done or accomplished. The document emphasizes that a process essay needs to not only list the steps, but also explain why each step is important, the order they must be completed in, and any potential problems or variations. It provides questions for writers to consider to help explain the process effectively. The document also gives tips for writing the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion to clearly outline the steps and purpose of the process being described.
This document is a slide deck promoting Haiku Deck, a presentation tool that allows users to create slideshows using photos. The slide deck contains photos credited to various photographers and encourages the viewer to get started creating their own Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare. In the final slides, it provides information on how to sign up for Haiku Deck.
This document provides information on persuasive writing, including its purpose, techniques, and structure. Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader of a particular position on an issue by taking a side and providing supporting arguments. It can be found in advertisements, essays, speeches, and online media. Effective persuasive arguments include a clear claim, evidence supporting the claim, acknowledgment of opposing viewpoints, and a conclusion. Various persuasive techniques may also be employed, such as emotional appeals, loaded language, and appeals by association to sway the reader. The document outlines how to write a persuasive essay through establishing a position, creating a thesis statement, finding supporting evidence, addressing alternatives, and revising.
This document provides instructions for writing an expository essay. It explains that an expository essay consists of a specific topic, clear thesis, appropriate organization, and evidence to support the thesis through facts, examples, and quotations. It should not include personal opinions or pronouns. The essay should follow a five-paragraph structure with an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Transition words should be used to connect the paragraphs. As an example, students are assigned to write about different forms of government.
This document provides guidance on writing persuasive essays. It explains that the goal of persuasive writing is to convince the reader of a position through arguments and evidence. It recommends choosing a clear thesis, researching to support at least three main arguments, addressing alternative viewpoints, and concluding by restating the thesis. The document also provides examples and tips for each section, such as using statistics, questions or stories to engage the reader in the introduction and calling readers to action in the conclusion.
This document provides guidance on making inferences and includes examples using excerpts from the book "Virus on Orbis 1". It explains that making an inference involves combining what is seen in the text with prior knowledge to draw conclusions and predictions. Students are asked to make inferences about bumper stickers on a car and characters in a book excerpt. The purpose is to prepare students for the TAKS reading test through a cross-curricular lesson developed by the school librarian.
An informative essay aims to explain or provide information about a topic without giving opinions. It can cover a variety of subjects and be organized in different ways, such as chronologically, through cause and effect, or with a main idea and supporting details. Common types of informative essays include comparisons, analyses of literature or speeches, newspaper articles, laws, and online articles. The goal is to share expertise on a topic so that readers learn something new.
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This document provides an overview of the key components of an argument, including the claim, reasons/data to support the claim, evidence to back up the reasons, and a warrant connecting the data to the claim. It also discusses acknowledging opposing views, drawing conclusions, inductive vs. deductive reasoning, the characteristics of arguable statements, and the importance of knowing your audience.
Making inferences (definition, strategies, exercises)Javier Cárdenas
The document discusses making inferences when reading. It provides examples of inferring characters' feelings, motives, and the author's purpose. Readers must combine the written information with their own life experiences to infer deeper meaning. The document contains scenarios where the reader must infer details that are not explicitly stated, such as inferring a man is angry from his shouting or that someone was killed from seeing a bloody knife. It emphasizes that readers should view a text as a "word picture" and infer details about the setting, characters' personalities and emotions, and characters' motives from clues provided.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective introductory paragraph for a persuasive essay. It emphasizes that the introductory paragraph should [1] contain a clear thesis statement that takes a position and previews the essay's structure, [2] include an engaging hook to grab the reader's attention, and [3] use a few bridging sentences to logically connect the hook to the thesis statement. The document offers tips on crafting each of these elements and provides examples to illustrate its points.
This document provides guidance on persuasive writing, including introducing the topic with a grabber, stating a clear thesis, supporting the thesis with evidence over multiple paragraphs, and concluding by restating the main points. It recommends starting with a hook, fact, question or quotation; presenting both sides of an argument and counterarguments; using examples, analogies, statistics and personal experiences; and closing with a prediction, question or quotation. Topics that could be persuasive include buying a product, accepting a viewpoint, and issues related to school policies.
This lesson plan teaches students about creative writing through writing stories about animals. It begins with introducing the writing process and defining creative writing. Students are then divided into groups and each group is assigned an animal category to write a 100-word story about. They then present their stories to the class. As an individual activity, students write short essays about their favorite pets following the writing process. Their essays are exchanged and reviewed by peers. The lesson concludes with a discussion of what was learned about creative writing.
The document defines the main genres and subgenres of writing. The five main genres are nonfiction, fiction, folklore, drama, and poetry. Nonfiction includes subgenres like persuasive writing, informational writing, autobiography and biography. Fiction subgenres are historical fiction, science fiction, realistic fiction and fantasy. Folklore subgenres are myths, legends, tall tales, fairy tales and fables. Drama consists of comedies and tragedies. Examples are provided for each subgenre.
This document discusses three types of writing: informative writing which aims to present information objectively using reliable sources; journalistic writing which informs, entertains, and persuades through clear and concise language; and literary writing which creates an emotional appeal and shares experiences with readers. Examples of each type are provided.
The document provides guidance on identifying themes in literature. It explains that a theme is the underlying central idea or message an author is trying to convey about life through a literary work. It is not the same as the topic. Readers must make inferences to understand the theme rather than having it explicitly stated. Common themes relate to big ideas like freedom, trust, and good vs evil. The document provides examples and exercises to help readers identify themes in specific works of literature.
Allusions are indirect references within a work to people, places, events, or other works of art, literature, or pop culture. The purpose of allusions is to help the reader understand new elements in a story by connecting them to something already familiar. However, allusions only work if the reader is already familiar with the outside work being referenced. Some common works that are frequently alluded to include the Bible, Shakespeare, and Greek/Roman mythology. Examples of allusions provided in the document include references from The Shining, Karate Kid, Of Mice and Men, and mythology.
This document provides guidance on using counterarguments and rebuttals to strengthen a persuasive essay. It explains that a counterargument addresses views that disagree with the thesis to demonstrate the writer considered alternative perspectives. Including counterarguments establishes credibility and shows other views are valid. The document advises determining opposing views and audiences' potential counterarguments. It provides templates for introducing counterarguments and rebuttals to refute issues raised. Finally, it discusses strategies for including counterarguments and rebuttals within body paragraphs or at the beginning or end of the essay.
The document discusses author's purpose, which is the goal or reason the author wrote a passage. There are three main purposes: to persuade, inform, or entertain. Persuasive passages try to convince the reader of a position, informative passages teach information objectively, and entertaining passages hold attention through description and sensory details. Examples of each purpose are provided such as advertisements to persuade, textbooks to inform, and novels to entertain.
This introduction to fiction genres helps young readers to understand the characteristics of historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and folktales. Through pictures, examples, and review, students will learn how to identify and use genres.
The document provides information about making inferences and drawing conclusions when reading. It discusses how readers can infer deeper meanings that are implied but not directly stated by using clues and hints from the text. It explains that inferences involve going beyond surface details and choosing the most likely explanation or conclusion based on the provided facts. The document also contrasts facts, which can be verified, from opinions, which are subjective judgments that cannot be proven accurate. It provides examples to illustrate how readers can infer meanings of words from context clues like general sense, examples, antonyms, and contrasts.
The document argues that texting while driving should be treated as seriously as drunk driving because it can be equally dangerous. It notes that reaction time is slower when texting while driving similar to driving drunk. Surveys show that fines for texting while driving are lower than for DUIs, which some teens see as insignificant. Stories are shared of accidents and deaths caused by texting drivers to emphasize the real risks and push for higher fines to deter the behavior. The goal is for people to understand that texting while driving can kill others on the road and should therefore be prevented.
This document provides guidance on writing argumentative essays. It defines argumentative essays as essays that take a position on an issue and try to persuade the reader to agree with that position. It discusses determining a clear thesis statement, planning and organizing the essay, introducing and supporting arguments, addressing counterarguments, and concluding effectively. It also provides tips for an objective, logical, and respectful tone as well as examples of effective and ineffective introductions, outlines, and topics for argumentative essays.
This document provides information on persuasive writing, including its purpose, techniques, and structure. Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader of a particular position on an issue by taking a side and providing supporting arguments. It can be found in advertisements, essays, speeches, and online media. Effective persuasive arguments include a clear claim, evidence supporting the claim, acknowledgment of opposing viewpoints, and a conclusion. Various persuasive techniques may also be employed, such as emotional appeals, loaded language, and appeals by association to sway the reader. The document outlines how to write a persuasive essay through establishing a position, creating a thesis statement, finding supporting evidence, addressing alternatives, and revising.
This document provides instructions for writing an expository essay. It explains that an expository essay consists of a specific topic, clear thesis, appropriate organization, and evidence to support the thesis through facts, examples, and quotations. It should not include personal opinions or pronouns. The essay should follow a five-paragraph structure with an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Transition words should be used to connect the paragraphs. As an example, students are assigned to write about different forms of government.
This document provides guidance on writing persuasive essays. It explains that the goal of persuasive writing is to convince the reader of a position through arguments and evidence. It recommends choosing a clear thesis, researching to support at least three main arguments, addressing alternative viewpoints, and concluding by restating the thesis. The document also provides examples and tips for each section, such as using statistics, questions or stories to engage the reader in the introduction and calling readers to action in the conclusion.
This document provides guidance on making inferences and includes examples using excerpts from the book "Virus on Orbis 1". It explains that making an inference involves combining what is seen in the text with prior knowledge to draw conclusions and predictions. Students are asked to make inferences about bumper stickers on a car and characters in a book excerpt. The purpose is to prepare students for the TAKS reading test through a cross-curricular lesson developed by the school librarian.
An informative essay aims to explain or provide information about a topic without giving opinions. It can cover a variety of subjects and be organized in different ways, such as chronologically, through cause and effect, or with a main idea and supporting details. Common types of informative essays include comparisons, analyses of literature or speeches, newspaper articles, laws, and online articles. The goal is to share expertise on a topic so that readers learn something new.
You still have no idea how many parts should be in your essay? Then watch this presentation and read an article https://essay-academy.com/account/blog/parts-of-an-essay
This document provides an overview of the key components of an argument, including the claim, reasons/data to support the claim, evidence to back up the reasons, and a warrant connecting the data to the claim. It also discusses acknowledging opposing views, drawing conclusions, inductive vs. deductive reasoning, the characteristics of arguable statements, and the importance of knowing your audience.
Making inferences (definition, strategies, exercises)Javier Cárdenas
The document discusses making inferences when reading. It provides examples of inferring characters' feelings, motives, and the author's purpose. Readers must combine the written information with their own life experiences to infer deeper meaning. The document contains scenarios where the reader must infer details that are not explicitly stated, such as inferring a man is angry from his shouting or that someone was killed from seeing a bloody knife. It emphasizes that readers should view a text as a "word picture" and infer details about the setting, characters' personalities and emotions, and characters' motives from clues provided.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective introductory paragraph for a persuasive essay. It emphasizes that the introductory paragraph should [1] contain a clear thesis statement that takes a position and previews the essay's structure, [2] include an engaging hook to grab the reader's attention, and [3] use a few bridging sentences to logically connect the hook to the thesis statement. The document offers tips on crafting each of these elements and provides examples to illustrate its points.
This document provides guidance on persuasive writing, including introducing the topic with a grabber, stating a clear thesis, supporting the thesis with evidence over multiple paragraphs, and concluding by restating the main points. It recommends starting with a hook, fact, question or quotation; presenting both sides of an argument and counterarguments; using examples, analogies, statistics and personal experiences; and closing with a prediction, question or quotation. Topics that could be persuasive include buying a product, accepting a viewpoint, and issues related to school policies.
This lesson plan teaches students about creative writing through writing stories about animals. It begins with introducing the writing process and defining creative writing. Students are then divided into groups and each group is assigned an animal category to write a 100-word story about. They then present their stories to the class. As an individual activity, students write short essays about their favorite pets following the writing process. Their essays are exchanged and reviewed by peers. The lesson concludes with a discussion of what was learned about creative writing.
The document defines the main genres and subgenres of writing. The five main genres are nonfiction, fiction, folklore, drama, and poetry. Nonfiction includes subgenres like persuasive writing, informational writing, autobiography and biography. Fiction subgenres are historical fiction, science fiction, realistic fiction and fantasy. Folklore subgenres are myths, legends, tall tales, fairy tales and fables. Drama consists of comedies and tragedies. Examples are provided for each subgenre.
This document discusses three types of writing: informative writing which aims to present information objectively using reliable sources; journalistic writing which informs, entertains, and persuades through clear and concise language; and literary writing which creates an emotional appeal and shares experiences with readers. Examples of each type are provided.
The document provides guidance on identifying themes in literature. It explains that a theme is the underlying central idea or message an author is trying to convey about life through a literary work. It is not the same as the topic. Readers must make inferences to understand the theme rather than having it explicitly stated. Common themes relate to big ideas like freedom, trust, and good vs evil. The document provides examples and exercises to help readers identify themes in specific works of literature.
Allusions are indirect references within a work to people, places, events, or other works of art, literature, or pop culture. The purpose of allusions is to help the reader understand new elements in a story by connecting them to something already familiar. However, allusions only work if the reader is already familiar with the outside work being referenced. Some common works that are frequently alluded to include the Bible, Shakespeare, and Greek/Roman mythology. Examples of allusions provided in the document include references from The Shining, Karate Kid, Of Mice and Men, and mythology.
This document provides guidance on using counterarguments and rebuttals to strengthen a persuasive essay. It explains that a counterargument addresses views that disagree with the thesis to demonstrate the writer considered alternative perspectives. Including counterarguments establishes credibility and shows other views are valid. The document advises determining opposing views and audiences' potential counterarguments. It provides templates for introducing counterarguments and rebuttals to refute issues raised. Finally, it discusses strategies for including counterarguments and rebuttals within body paragraphs or at the beginning or end of the essay.
The document discusses author's purpose, which is the goal or reason the author wrote a passage. There are three main purposes: to persuade, inform, or entertain. Persuasive passages try to convince the reader of a position, informative passages teach information objectively, and entertaining passages hold attention through description and sensory details. Examples of each purpose are provided such as advertisements to persuade, textbooks to inform, and novels to entertain.
This introduction to fiction genres helps young readers to understand the characteristics of historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and folktales. Through pictures, examples, and review, students will learn how to identify and use genres.
The document provides information about making inferences and drawing conclusions when reading. It discusses how readers can infer deeper meanings that are implied but not directly stated by using clues and hints from the text. It explains that inferences involve going beyond surface details and choosing the most likely explanation or conclusion based on the provided facts. The document also contrasts facts, which can be verified, from opinions, which are subjective judgments that cannot be proven accurate. It provides examples to illustrate how readers can infer meanings of words from context clues like general sense, examples, antonyms, and contrasts.
The document argues that texting while driving should be treated as seriously as drunk driving because it can be equally dangerous. It notes that reaction time is slower when texting while driving similar to driving drunk. Surveys show that fines for texting while driving are lower than for DUIs, which some teens see as insignificant. Stories are shared of accidents and deaths caused by texting drivers to emphasize the real risks and push for higher fines to deter the behavior. The goal is for people to understand that texting while driving can kill others on the road and should therefore be prevented.
This document provides guidance on writing argumentative essays. It defines argumentative essays as essays that take a position on an issue and try to persuade the reader to agree with that position. It discusses determining a clear thesis statement, planning and organizing the essay, introducing and supporting arguments, addressing counterarguments, and concluding effectively. It also provides tips for an objective, logical, and respectful tone as well as examples of effective and ineffective introductions, outlines, and topics for argumentative essays.
This document discusses the importance of arguments in academic writing. It defines an argument as making a claim or thesis and supporting it with evidence. The document explains that instructors expect students to develop a point of view on course material and provide evidence, rather than just summarizing facts. It emphasizes finding the main point or claim of an assignment and backing it up with appropriate evidence from the field of study. The document also stresses considering and addressing potential counterarguments to strengthen the position.
The document outlines the key components of an argumentative speech and essay. It begins by differentiating an argumentative speech from a persuasive one, noting that an argumentative speech aims to radically change opinions on a controversial issue. It then discusses researching multiple sides of an issue and outlines the typical structure of an argumentative essay, including an introduction with a hook and thesis, background information, body paragraphs with claims and evidence, and refuting opposing arguments. The document provides examples for each section.
This document provides guidance on writing an argumentative or persuasive essay. It discusses choosing a debatable topic, conducting research to support an opinion, writing a thesis statement, supporting the thesis with reasons and addressing counterarguments. The document outlines the typical structure of an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. It also offers tips on effectively presenting an argument and avoiding ineffective approaches.
This document outlines different types of editorials commonly found in newspapers. It discusses the objectives and functions of editorial writing, as well as principles that guide editorial writers. Several types of editorials are defined and examples are provided, including informative, interpretative, crusade/reform, special occasion, praise/commend, entertainment, tribute, and liner editorials. The document serves to educate readers on the purpose and style of various editorials.
The document provides guidance on writing effective body paragraphs, including how to structure each paragraph and the types of transition words and phrases that can be used. Specifically, it recommends that each body paragraph include a transition sentence, two supporting points with details, and a conclusion sentence. It also lists examples of transition words and phrases that can be used to link paragraphs and emphasize different relationships between ideas.
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The document provides guidance on writing effective paragraphs, which should have three parts: a beginning (claim), middle (evidence), and end (tie-back). It uses a stoplight analogy and provides examples to illustrate how to structure paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence. It then walks through writing two sample paragraphs on the topics of dogs making great pets and having to attend school.
This document provides guidance on developing effective content for the body paragraphs in a persuasive essay. It recommends including a topic sentence stating a claim that supports the thesis, facts or examples supporting the claim, and explanations of how the facts/examples connect to the claim. Body paragraphs should utilize a variety of persuasive techniques like ethos, pathos, and logos. The document also discusses using counter-arguments to present opposing views and then refute them to strengthen one's own argument.
The document provides guidance on writing body paragraphs for a persuasive essay. It states that each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, supporting details and examples (the "meat" of the paragraph), and a closing sentence. The "meat" should use both concrete details (facts and quotes) and commentary (opinions and descriptions) to support the topic sentence. Both concrete details and commentary are needed to fully explain the topic.
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This document provides a selection of words and phrases that can be used to structure an essay and link ideas. Some of the key phrases included are: moreover, furthermore, and in addition to add more to an existing point; by contrast and alternatively to introduce differing viewpoints; for example and such as to give examples; therefore, as a result, and so to show results or conclusions. The document also includes phrases for quoting sources and introducing them as well as words for listing points and summarizing.
The document provides guidance on writing editorials for a student newspaper. It explains that editorials state the newspaper's opinions on issues and appear on the editorial page along with columns and cartoons. The editorial board, comprised of editors and staff, determines the stances taken in editorials. There are three main types of editorials: ones that explain issues, ones that evaluate actions/situations, and ones that persuade readers by offering solutions. It is important for editorials to engage readers through letters to the editor and opinion features to encourage discussion.
This document provides guidance on writing an editorial. An editorial is an opinion piece that discusses an issue from one perspective while acknowledging other viewpoints. It should include an introduction with a hook, a clear statement of opinion, and 2-3 supporting reasons. The body should have paragraphs for each reason, including 3 facts with explanations. The conclusion restates the opinion and reasons, and leaves the reader thinking. The document provides an example editorial arguing that fine arts are important in school curriculums because they make students smarter, give children positive activities, and build confidence.
The document provides guidance on writing editorials. It discusses the objectives and functions of editorials, as well as principles and types of editorials. The writing process is also outlined, including prewriting, drafting the introduction, body, and conclusion, and revising. Tips are provided such as choosing a simple style, using sound reasoning, and focusing on one point.
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1) The document provides the format and language guidelines for an argumentative essay arguing that marine mammals should not be kept in captivity.
2) It outlines the typical essay structure including an introduction with the thesis statement, three body paragraphs with arguments and evidence, a counter-argument paragraph, and a conclusion.
3) It also provides guidance on the language to use within the essay, including maintaining present tense throughout, using past tense for examples, emotive and rhetorical language, and words of belief to strengthen the argument.
- Marine mammals should not be kept in captivity as their life in small tanks and pools bears little resemblance to life in the wild seas. Captivity often results in health problems, stress, and early death for marine mammals.
- Arguments are made that captivity causes health issues for marine mammals due to poor water quality, lack of space, and boredom. It also disrupts natural breeding and parenting behaviors.
- While some benefits of research and education are claimed from captivity, it is argued that the unnatural conditions cannot provide the same learnings as studying animals in their natural habitats. On balance, marine mammals' right to their natural environment outweighs other considerations.
Top 10 interesting facts about alligatorsDepth World
Alligators are large reptiles found in the United States and China. They have broad U-shaped noses and teeth that fit entirely inside their upper jaws. Alligators are carnivorous and mostly hunt at night, using their good night vision to prey on fish, turtles, birds, and mammals. Their stomach acids can dissolve bones within a few months. Alligators can live up to 70 years and generally avoid conflict with humans unless fed by them.
The document provides information about sea otters, including their taxonomy, physical characteristics, diet, reproduction, and role in the ecosystem. It describes how sea otters consume about 25% of their body weight daily to sustain their high metabolism. Their dense fur and ability to trap air keeps them warm in cold waters. The document also lists population numbers of carnivorous species in British Columbia and species of Carnivora that are at risk of extinction worldwide. Steps being taken to help sea otters include cleaning up ocean pollution and moving fish farms.
The box jellyfish is one of the most dangerous jellyfish species. It has a complex nervous system and eyes, unlike most jellyfish, and can move faster than other jellyfish. Its long tentacles contain stinging cells that inject a powerful venom which can kill humans. The box jellyfish lives in tropical waters worldwide but populations have increased in Australia possibly due to climate change. It preys on fish and crustaceans using its venomous tentacles and complex eyes that allow it to hunt actively.
This document summarizes information about sea turtles and the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys. It describes the different species of sea turtles found in the Keys, including loggerhead, green, leatherback, and Kemp's ridley turtles. It discusses how injured or sick turtles are rescued by boaters and brought to the Turtle Hospital for rehabilitation, which can include surgery, antibiotics, and swim therapy. Some turtles become permanent residents if they cannot be safely released. Common threats to sea turtles are also outlined, such as fishing line, plastic bags, and boat collisions.
The Irukandji jellyfish is one of the most venomous jellyfish in the world. It is very small, usually 5-10mm wide, but its venom is extremely powerful, 100 times more potent than a cobra's venom. Little is known about its life cycle due to its small and fragile nature. It is believed to reproduce similar to other jellyfish, starting as an egg that develops into a polyp then buds off ephyra that mature into adult jellyfish. Their sting can cause excruciating "Irukandji syndrome" within 30 minutes of the sting.
The document summarizes information about American alligators found in Lakeland, Florida, including their taxonomy, diet, life cycles, mating and babies. It provides interesting facts about alligators being millions of years old and sometimes weighing over 1,000 pounds. The document also discusses safety around alligators and what to do in an emergency, as well as Native American interactions with alligators and local areas to explore them.
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2. Introductory Paragraph
In my opinion there is no doubt that
marine mammals should not be held in
captivity. Marine mammals are a part of
nature and should not be bought, sold or
thrown in an aquarium. I believe that they
have the right to be kept in their natural
environment.
3. In my opinion there is no doubt that
marine mammals should not be held in
captivity. Marine mammals are a part of
nature and should not be bought, sold or
thrown in an aquarium. I believe that they
have the right to be kept in their natural
environment.
(i)State your opinion in the
introductory paragraph
4. Body
I have many convincing reasons to support my
opinion. Captivity causes many health problems in
marine mammals. Many tanks have water full of
chemicals and bacteria; this results in blindness
and many skin problems in dolphins and other
marine mammals. Marine mammals in captivity die
from pneumonia, ulcers and other stress-related
diseases. Most of these helpless creatures suffer
from boredom. Dolphins in the wild can swim up to
40-100 miles per day but in pools they go around
swimming repetitive patterns. Due to boredom and
limited space many dolphins abuse themselves;
they often bang their heads against tank and
aquarium walls.
5. Body
Argument I have many convincing reasons to support my
1 opinion. Captivity causes many health problems
in marine mammals. Many tanks have water full
of chemicals and bacteria; this results in
blindness and many skin problems in dolphins
and other marine mammals. Marine mammals in
captivity die from pneumonia, ulcers and other
stress-related diseases. Most of these
helpless creatures suffer from boredom.
Dolphins in the wild can swim up to 40-100
miles per day but in pools they go around
swimming repetitive patterns. Due to boredom
and limited space many dolphins abuse
themselves; they often bang their heads
against tank and aquarium walls.
6. Body
Argument
I have many convincing reasons to support my
1
opinion. Captivity causes many health problems
in marine mammals. Many tanks have water full
of chemicals and bacteria; this results in
Evidence/
blindness and many skin problems in dolphins
Explanation and other marine mammals. Marine mammals in
/Examples captivity die from pneumonia, ulcers and other
to support stress-related diseases. Most of these
Argument 1 helpless creatures suffer from boredom.
Dolphins in the wild can swim up to 40-100
miles per day but in pools they go around
swimming repetitive patterns. Due to boredom
and limited space many dolphins abuse
themselves; they often bang their heads
against tank and aquarium walls.
7. Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
8. Argument 2 Some of these poor innocent
creatures face abusive treatment by
their caretakers, thus shortening
their life span. In fact Keiko, the
killer whale, the star of Free Willy,
was a victim of this type of abuse. It
was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and
developed a wartlike disease. His
teeth were ground down from
chewing the sides of the pool due to
boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
9. Argument 2 Some of these poor innocent
creatures face abusive treatment by
their caretakers, thus shortening
their life span. In fact Keiko, the
killer whale, the star of Free Willy,
was a victim of this type of abuse. It
Example to was known to be said that he was
support 1000 pounds underweight and
Argument 2 developed a wartlike disease. His
teeth were ground down from
chewing the sides of the pool due to
boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
10. Marine mammals breed very poorly in
captivity with very high infant death rates.
For this reason, when a baby dolphin is
born into captivity, its birth is usually kept
a secret from its mother until it shows
signs of survival. Marine mammals do breed
in captivity, but the birth rate in captivity
is not as successful as in the wild.
11. Argument 3 Marine mammals breed very poorly in
captivity with very high infant death
rates. For this reason, when a baby
dolphin is born into captivity, its birth is
usually kept a secret from its mother
until it shows signs of survival. Marine
mammals do breed in captivity, but the
birth rate in captivity is not as successful
as in the wild.
12. Argument 3 Marine mammals breed very poorly in
captivity with very high infant death
rates. For this reason, when a baby
dolphin is born into captivity, its birth is
Supporting usually kept a secret from its mother
evidence to until it shows signs of survival. Marine
Argument 3 mammals do breed in captivity, but the
birth rate in captivity is not as successful
as in the wild.
13. Does this paragraph introduce Argument 4
to support the writer’s opinion?
Many people think that marine mammals should
remain in captivity. I realise that some people may
believe that captivity increases the life span of
certain animals, but the truth is if these
creatures are so happy in captivity, why do they
die so fast? Captivity shortens animal life spans,
not increases them. Wild dolphins can live 40
years in the wild and orcas can live 90 years, but
when held in captivity they rarely survive their
teens. Twenty-three out of 25 orcas have died in
captivity. Some people think that holding animals
in captivity helps in study and research. But the
truth is scientists prefer to learn about animals in
their natural environment so they get firsthand
knowledge.
14. Does this paragraph introduce Argument 4
to support the writer’s opinion?
Many people think that marine mammals should
remain in captivity. I realise that some people may
believe that captivity increases of an
What is the point the life span of
certain animals, but the truth is if these
“opposing argument”?
creatures are so happy in captivity, why do they
Opposing
die so fast? Captivity shortens animal life spans,
Why oppose your own opinion?
Argument
not increases them. Wild dolphins can live 40
years in the wild and orcas can live 90 years, but
when held in To show that you do have
captivity they rarely survive their
a balanced view
teens. Twenty-three out of 25 orcas have died in
captivity. Some peoplethe topic. holding animals
of think that
in captivity helps in study and research. But the
truth is scientists prefer to learn about animals in
their natural environment so they get firsthand
knowledge.
15. Many people think that marine mammals should
remain in captivity. I realise that some people may
believe that captivity increases the life span of
certain animals, but the truth is if these
creatures are so happy in captivity, why do
they die so fast? Captivity shortens animal life
Counter argument = facts you use to
Counter spans, not increases them. Wild dolphins can
argument live 40 years the opposing argument live 90
show that in the wild and orcas can
to the years, but when held valid
is not in captivity they rarely
opposing
survive their teens. Twenty-three out of 25
argument
orcas have died in captivity. Some people think
that holding animals in captivity helps in study and
research. But the truth is scientists prefer to
learn about animals in their natural environment
so they get firsthand knowledge.
16. Concluding Paragraph
In conclusion, I think marine mammals
should definitely not be held in captivity. I
think Ghandi said it best when he
mentioned, “The greatness of a nation and
its moral process can be measured by the
way its animals are treated.” In a world
where much of nature and the wild has
already been lost to us, it is up to us to let
these beautiful marine mammals free.
17. Concluding Paragraph
Restate In conclusion, I think marine mammals
your should definitely not be held in captivity. I
opinion
think Ghandi said it best when he
mentioned, “The greatness of a nation and
its moral process can be measured by the
way its animals are treated.” In a world
where much of nature and the wild has
already been lost to us, it is up to us to let
these beautiful marine mammals free.
18. Concluding Paragraph
Restate In conclusion, I think marine mammals
your should definitely not be held in captivity. I
opinion
think Ghandi said it best when he
mentioned, “The greatness of a nation and
its moral process can be measured by the
way its animals are treated.” In a world
where much of nature and the wild has
already been lost to us, it is up to us to let
Call for
these beautiful marine mammals free.
action by
readers
19. What TENSE is used throughout?
In my opinion there is no doubt that
marine mammals should not be held in
captivity. Marine mammals are a part of
nature and should not be bought, sold or
thrown in an aquarium. I believe that they
have the right to be kept in their natural
environment.
20. What TENSE is used throughout?
In my opinion there is no doubt that
marine mammals should not be held in
captivity. Marine mammals are a part of
nature and should not be bought, sold or
thrown in an aquarium. I believe that they
have the right to TENSE in their natural
Use PRESENT be kept
environment.
21. What tense should be used in the supporting
explanations eg. Paragraph 3?
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Past tense is used here a victim of this type of
Free Willy, was
because the writer known to be said that he was
abuse. It was
is writing aboutpounds underweight and developed a
1000 an incident
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
that is already over
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
22. The underlined phrases
Other examples of words
are known as…
of belief:
In convinced, definitely,no doubt that
I am my opinion there is
marine mammals should not be held in
certainly, I am certain,
captivity. Marine mammals are a part
surely, I strongly believe
etc nature and should not Words of belief-
of be bought,
sold or thrown in an aquarium. Ito show
Words
believe that they have the right believe
that you to
be kept in their natural environment.
in what you are
writing
23. What effect do these highlighted
words have on you?
These have known as causes many health they my in out
I are many convincing reasons to support bring
opinion. Captivity emotive words – problems
some feelings in the readers.
marine mammals. Many tanks have water full of
Purpose – toand problems in dolphins andblindnessfor
chemicals cause readers to feelin
and many skin
bacteria; this results strongly
other
marine mammals.writer is arguing about. die
what the Marine mammals in captivity
from pneumonia, ulcers and other stress-related
diseases. Most of these helpless creatures suffer
from boredom. Dolphins in the wild can swim up to
40-100 miles per day but in pools they go around
swimming repetitive patterns. Due to boredom and
limited space many dolphins abuse themselves;
they often bang their heads against tank and
aquarium walls.
24. Look for examples of emotive words in
Paragraph 3
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
25. Look for examples of emotive words in
Paragraph 3
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
26. Look for examples of emotive words in
Paragraph 3
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
27. Look for examples of emotive words in
Paragraph 3
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
28. Look for examples of emotive words in
Paragraph 3
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
29. Look for examples of emotive words in
Paragraph 3
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
30. Look for examples of emotive words in
Paragraph 3
Some of these poor innocent creatures
face abusive treatment by their
caretakers, thus shortening their life span.
In fact Keiko, the killer whale, the star of
Free Willy, was a victim of this type of
abuse. It was known to be said that he was
1000 pounds underweight and developed a
wartlike disease. His teeth were ground
down from chewing the sides of the pool
due to boredom and he had a problem with
his dorsal fin.
31. 1 more language feature of
argumentative writing:
Use RHETORICAL QUESTIONS
• You A Rhetorical need to answer question
obviously don’t
question is a this question but it
that has the obvious answer.
forces an reader to think about this image and
• Purpose: To force the reader to think
he would most likely support your opinion.
about that question / issue.
• Eg. Could dolphins possibly be happy
swimming in the same tank day after
day?
32. Now tackle this question:
The media shows me that we need
to look good in order to succeed.Do
you agree?
Work on your OPINION &
ARGUMENT 1 & 2