Response to the excerpt from Alone by Richard E. Byrd:
Byrd student exemplar
http://www.nysedregents.org/hsela/116/hsela12016-rgwc.pdf
Student responses to excerpt for Dracula by Bram Stoker
Dracula response
http://www.nysedregents.org/hsela/815/hsela82015-rgwrgc.pdf
Part 2 Argument Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided on pages 11 through 16 and write a source-based argument on the topic below.
You may use the margins to take notes as you read and scrap paper to plan your response. Write your argument beginning on page 1 of your essay booklet.
Topic: Should American citizens be required to vote in national elections?
OR
Topic: Should food be genetically modified?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding whether or not American citizens should be required to vote OR should food be genetically modified?
Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument.
Do not simply summarize each text.
Guidelines: Be sure to: • Establish your claim regarding whether or not American citizens should be required to vote OR should food be genetically modified
• Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
• Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument
• Identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic)
• Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
• Maintain a formal style of writing
• Follow the conventions of standard written English
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Write your first paragraph
- Introduce the topic
- Inform the reader of your point of view! (avoid I)
- Entice the reader to continue with the rest of the paper!
- Focus on three main points to develop
Address the opposing argument to get it out of the way.
Do NOT forget to cite correctly. Weave text into your sentences.
* Paragraphs 3 and 4
Use three different texts with copious evidence. CITE each.
Weave into your own sentences.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Summarize, then conclude your argument.
Does your conclusion RESTATE (not repeat) you conclusion?
Refer back to the opening statement, as well as your main points.
Does your conclusion reflect the succession and importance of your argument?
IMPORTANT:
- Establish flow from paragraph to paragraph
- Keep your voice active
- Quote sourcesto establish authority
- Stay focusedon your point of view throughout the essay
- Focus on logical arguments
- Don't lapse into summary
in the development--wait for the conclusion
| LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP | TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION |
| Similarity | also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly |
| Exception/Contrast | but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet |
| Sequence/Order | first, second, third, … next, then, finally |
| Time | after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then |
| Example | for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate |
| Emphasis | even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly |
| Place/Position | above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there |
| Cause and Effect | accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus |
| Additional Support or Evidence | additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then |
| Conclusion/Summary | finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary |
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