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

Select the Argument Organizer.
Important: Immediately save the worksheet to your computer or drive.
Select one topic to research. You may choose from one of the following questions:
Should teens be allowed to play dangerous sports?
Should volunteering be required to graduate high school?
Should bullies be legally responsible for their actions?
Choose one side of the issue. Add the following information to your Argument Organizer:
The question your essay will answer
A claim clearly stating your stance on the issue that is written in the third person point of view, does not include emotions or feelings, and can be supported with facts
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
Counterclaim
Rebuttal with evidence from a reliable source
Locate at least two reliable sources and complete each box of the Argument Organizer.