Argumentative Essay outline

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Argumentative Essay

VWO 6

What does an essay outline look like?

Introduction 

• Hook
• Background information
• Thesis statement including the three arguments to be expanded on. 

Introduction - Match

Kids with black eyes. Kids crying themselves to sleep. Kids afraid to go to school these are just some of the things that happen when kids are bullied. 

Millions of kids are bullied every month. They are bullied every month. They are bullied physically and emotionally, and made fun of and intimidated in person, online over phones, and almost everywhere. Not enough is being done. 

Bullying should be punished by a fine or jail time because it is too prevalent, it leaves long-lasting emotional and academic scars, and it can lead to suicide. In addition, fines and jail time will prevent further bullying. 

Hook

Background info

Thesis statement

Why do we need a good hook?

Suggestions on how to create a hook

• Start with an interesting fact
  
• Share an anecdote
  
• Write about a common misconception about your essay topic
  
• Start with a rhetorical question
  

Examples & Tips

https://www.academicwritingsuccess.com/7-sensational-essay-hooks/

Why is (or isn't) this a good thesis statement)

The education system in the Netherlands.

Why is (or isn't) this a good thesis statement:

Grades should be eliminated because they cause anxiety and put unnecessary pressure on students.

Body paragraphs 

• Topic sentence supporting the first point of the thesis. 

• Evidence supporting your argument. 
  

• Transition/ concluding sentence leading in to the next paragraph. 

How to structure your body paragraphs using the PEEL method? 

Point: start your sentence with a clear topic sentence that establishes what your paragraph is about. 

Evidence/ Example: here you should use a piece of evidence that helps to reaffirm your iniitial point and develop the argument. 

Explain: next you need to explain exactly how your evidence supports your point. 

Link: you need to link the point you have just made back to your thesis or the following paragraph using a linking word

Infants should not be given iPads, because studies show children under two can face developmental delays if they are exposed to too much screen time. A recent pediatric study showed that infants who are exposed to too much screen time may experience delays in speech development. The reason infants are facing these delays is because screen time is replacing other key developmental activities. The evidence suggests that infants who have a lot of screen time experience negative consequences in their speech development, and therefore they should not be exposed to iPads at such a young age. 

Discuss in groups the following body paragraph and determine the four elements of the PEEL method. 

Conclusion

• Thesis and arguments restated in a different, interesting manner. 
• Call to some sort of action or response. 
• Thought -provoking ending. 

Do not ...

...simply repeat your introduction or thesis.

...introduce any new or significant evidence or example for your main argument. 

Let's practice! 

Choose one of the eight subjects on page 3 of your reader and try to create a 5' Outline. Use the example on page 8.  If we have time left we will make outlines for the other 

topics.