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How to write AwesomeArguments

Written by Jacqui Sharp

Write in second person

• You• Your

Write in First Person

• I• Me• My

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YouYour

• Write a title • Write an

introduction– Set the scene and

tone– Introduce the issue– Use second person– Use present tense

• Should Drivers of cars be banned from using cellphones

• I believe that drivers should be banned from using cellphones while driving.

Introduction:

Supporting Points

Most important point first?

Second most important

point!

Third most important

point!

Drivers not having both hands on the wheel could cause them to be slow in reacting in an emergency.

Texting and dialling while driving causes drivers to take their eyes off the road.

Talking on a phone is distracting and dangerous for others.

Evidence

Research on cell phones show that talking on the phone when driving is dangerous especially if something happens.

An accident could easily happen. The car in front may brake suddenly or a car might appear out of a driveway.

Between 2003 and 2008, there were 482 injury crashes and 25 fatal crashes because of mobile phones.

Drivers not having both hands on the wheel could cause

them to be slow in reacting in an

emergency.

Texting and dialling while driving could

cause drivers to take their eyes off

the road.

Talking on a phone is distracting and

dangerous for others.

Supporting Points

ConclusionWrite a conclusion and or a resolution here…

What are your final thoughts?

Driving needs total attention! Talking or texting on a cell phone stops that

concentration. For you to be a safe driver cell phones should be banned.

Conjunctions connect sentences

Other words for ‘and, but, because’FIRSTLY

SECONDLYTHIRDLY

CONSEQUENTLYFOR EXAMPLE

THESE INCLUDESUCH AS

FURTHERMORE

For instanceLeads to

Brings aboutResults inotherwise

If then

SinceEven if

As shown byNot only

In additionBut alsoUnless

Conjunctions Games

http://www.better-english.com/grammar/conjunctions.htm

Conjunction Junction

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Better English

How not to repeat words? Use a Thesaurus!

• Microsoft Word or PowerPoint– Right click on the word and

click on Synonyms

– If there is no choice of word there click on Thesaurus

– Select a word

• Pages– Control Click (or right click on the

word– Click on Writing tools and select

Look up in Dictionary and Thesaurus– Click on Thesaurus,

look for a suitable word to replace the one in your writing

• Inspiration 8- Right click on Word

- Click on More- Choose a word from

the Word Guide

Argument topicsHomework is not necessary

School uniforms are necessary

There is too much sport on television

There should be more sport on television

Dogs make better pets than cats

Daylight saving is worthwhile

It is better to be short

It is better to be tall

Should animals be used for scientific research?

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Argument Template

Have I Yes/No

Written in First or Second person?

Written an introduction that presents the issue?

Stated at least 3 Supporting Points

Stated evidence for each supporting point

Written a conclusion?

Have I used other conjunctions instead of ‘because’?

Have I used the thesaurus to find better words?

Publishing Examples

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Ban cell phones from cars

I believe that drivers should be banned from using cell phones while driving. Drivers not having both hands on the wheel could cause them to be slow in reacting in an emergency. Research on cell phones show that talking on the phone when driving is dangerous especially if something happens. Texting and dialling while driving could cause drivers to take their eyes off the road. An accident could easily happen. The car in front may brake suddenly or a car might appear out of a driveway. Talking on a phone is distracting and dangerous for others. Between 2003 and 2008, there were 482 injury crashes and 25 fatal crashes because of mobile phones. Driving needs total attention! Talking or texting on a cell phone stops that concentration. For you to be a safe driver cell phones should be banned.

Publish on one PowerPoint Slide

Newspaper Report

Should Drivers of cars be banned from using cell phones?Drivers should be banned from the dangerous practice of using cell phones while driving. Firstly, people in charge of cars should have both hands on the wheel; if they have one hand grasping a cell phone then consequently their reaction times tend to be slower. Current scientific research on cell phone use shows that talking on the phone has adverse impacts on driving, especially when the driver is faced with unexpected situations.Secondly, texting and dialling while driving can cause motorists to take their eyes off the road.Even a few seconds of inattention can cause an accident. For example, the car in front may brake suddenly or a car might appear unexpectedly out of a side street or driveway resulting in a greater chance of a mishap. Thirdly, talking on a phone is distracting as it endangers your life and others around you. For instance, talking and listening require concentration, particularly if you are thinking about what you are going to say next. Between 2003 and 2008, there were 482 injury crashes and 25 fatal crashes attributed to the use of mobile phones.Driving needs total attention! Talking or texting on a cell phone obstructs that concentration. For the safety of yourself and others around you, there has to be a cell phone ban while operating a vehicle.

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