You will complete an Argument Organizer based on the topic you choose.

Select the Argument Organizer.
Important: Save the worksheet to your computer or drive immediately.
Select one topic to research. You may choose from one of the following questions:
Should plastic straws and plastic bags be banned?
Should cigarette smoking be made illegal?
Is homework helpful or harmful?
Choose one side of the issue. Add the following information to your Argument Organizer.
The question your essay will answer
A statement showing the importance of your topic
A claim clearly stating your stance, or your side, of the argument
Reason 1 why readers should agree with your claim. Evidence/support for the reason. A reliable source for the information
Reason 2 why readers should agree with your claim. Evidence/support for the reason. A reliable source for the information
(Optional) Reason 3 why readers should agree with your claim. Evidence/support for the reason. A reliable source for the information
A call to action asking your readers to do something about the issue
Save your work to your computer or drive.
Submit your work in 06.03 Organize Your Argument.
If you cannot save your worksheet, you can type the information into a document and submit.