The document discusses the pros and cons of working in student groups for projects. It notes that skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and communication are important for academic and career success. However, issues can arise when group members do not contribute equally or get along. The task is to write a 5 paragraph "knockout paper" arguing either that group work is helpful or not helpful for development. Outlines and examples of effective arguments are provided to structure the paper.
1. Working in Groups
A WebQuest to help you determine your
position on the statement,
“Working as a member of a student group
project is helpful to my development in
both the academic and business world”.
.
Agree or disagree?
2. Introduction - Pro
In today’s world, workers Skills such as critical thinking
will need the ability to and problem solving,
work on a team and communication,
collaborate within a group. collaboration, and creativity
and innovation (the four C’s)
People increasingly work will become even more
in places other than important to organizations in
their offices—and on the future, according to a
teams that draw expertise new survey conducted by
from virtually anywhere in American Management
the world. Association (AMA).
3. Introduction - Con
• In spite of this, issues • Many students,
arise when members of especially high-
the group fail to get achievers, often feel
along and/or fail to add that they could have
their fair share of the attained a higher mark
workload. had they worked alone.
4. Task
• Write a “knockout paper” containing 5
paragraphs stating either position:
• Working as a member of a student group project
is helpful to my development in both the
academic and business world.
• Or –
• Working as a member of a student group project
is not helpful to my development in both the
academic and business world.
5. Process
• What is a “knockout
paper”?
• It is a 5-paragraph paper
where you choose one
side and stick with it.
Your position will be
supported by text
evidence.
• Use the outline format
attached to this
presentation for your
draft.
6. Paragraph 1
• Your first paragraph should start with a great
hook; something that is going to make the
reader want to read more.
• It should have a thesis statement that tells
what the topic of your essay is. The three
reasons you picked to support your position
should also be listed here.
7. Paragraphs 2,3 & 4
• Use paragraphs two, three, and four to explain
your three reasons. Remember, you are writing
to convince.
• Here’s where you deliver the 3 “knockout
punches” for each paragraph! These are lines
from the text that bring home your points in a
straight forward fashion. Remember to use
quotation marks and to cite where you are
getting your ideas from.
• Personal experiences and details do wonders to
demonstrate your point of view.
8. What’s a “knockout”
• A knockout (also referred
to as a K.O.) is a fight-
ending, winning criterion in
several full-contact combat
sports, such as boxing,
kickboxing, martial arts,
Karate and other sports
involving striking.
• A full knockout is
considered any legal strike
or combination thereof that
renders an opponent
unable to continue fighting.
9. Paragraph 5
• Use your last paragraph to restate your thesis
statement and your reasons, changing the
words around so that you are not repeating
yourself.
• Finish your paragraph with a great closing line.
• The key is to be creative, don't repeat
yourself, write to convince and you can write
a great knockout paper!
12. Conclusion
• Congratulations on the completion of your
“knockout paper”!
• The Rubric for grading will be the CCSS
Argumentative Writing Rubric for your Grade
Level.