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#11 "Ad Mad" Argument + Counter Argument Paragraphs

Question 1

Essay

After a Close Read of the StudySync point and counterpoint essays on advertising, write 2 paragraphs:

Paragraph One: Argument paragraph. Prompt: Which author made the stronger argument about advertising? The argument paragraph should include: (scaffolding slide attached for help - optional)

  • Topic Sentence (your claim with reasoning)

  • Transition IN (FATt sentence - Focus, Author, Title, text type)

  • Evidence (quote)

  • Analysis x 2

  • Transition to the next paragraph

Paragraph Two: Counter Argument paragraph: Address the opposing viewpoint with logical reasoning and evidence that they would use to support their counterclaim, and then prove why YOUR claim is still better. The counter argument paragraph should include:

  • Counterclaim with reasoning

  • Evidence your opponent would use to support their counterclaim

  • Rebuttal - back to YOUR side

  • Evidence to support YOUR claim. This should be different than evidence used in paragraph one

  • Analysis x 2

  • Transition OUT - conclusion that ties to the original claim

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