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The Purpose is to say why you are
right
How to write AwesomeArguments
Written by Jacqui Sharp
Write in second person
• You• Your
Write in First Person
• I• Me• My
NZSL Dictionaryhttp://homepages.ecs.vuw.ac.nz/~pondy/nzsl/home-vocab.html
NZSL Dictionaryhttp://homepages.ecs.vuw.ac.nz/~pondy/nzsl/home-vocab.html
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
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/compoundsentences/flash2.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkO87mkgcNo&feature=related
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/literacy/conjunctions/index.shtml
Putting sentences together Bbc.co.uk bitesize
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?
wordle.net/create
Proof read yourWork in Wordle
Go to LanguageSelect ‘Do not remove commonwords’… thenGo to LanguageSelect Word Count
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
Use Word or Pages, add a frame, WordArt heading and a graphic
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.
Copy your story and paste intohttp://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp click on the Generate button and paste code into your blog or wiki
Publish as a Wordle
What do you think my story is about?
Publishing paper
Write the story in your best handwriting. Make a heading in WordArt, print out and glue on your published writing. Print out a graphic or draw a picture.