To Write A Thesis Statement Based On The Topic Chosen by Yourself To Write A Persuasive Essay About A Specific Issue Also Proposed by Yourself

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HOW TO WRITE A PERSUASIVE ESSAY
OBJECTIVES: To analyze and understand the process of writing a formal piece of writing.
To write a thesis statement based on the topic chosen by yourself
To write a persuasive essay about a specific issue also proposed by yourself.
ACTIVITY 1 (at home): Watch the video in VS and complete the following chart.
What is the structure of a persuasive Main characteristics

Essay?
1.
Paragraph 1
INTRODUCTION 2.
3.
1.
Paragraph 2
ARGUMENT 2.
3.
1.
BODY Paragraph 3
COUNTER-ARGUMENT 2.
3.
4.
1.
Paragraph 4 2.
CONCLUSION 3.
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ACTIVITY 2 (At home) Read the essay titled: FREE SPEECH: SHOULD IT BE “FREE”? Highlight with different colors,
and name the parts of the essay’s structure.
FREE SPEECH: SHOULD IT BE “FREE”?

HOOK
How does free speech affect the life of those who use social networks? Free speech has been Grammar tenses
defined as the right to express any opinions without censorship or restrain. However, this definition used:
Introduction
may seem insufficient since online users cannot only share personal information but also give their
opinion on someone else’s profile. Unfortunately, most people do not know the limits to express
themselves in virtual platforms, which has been causing serious problems in terms of online
regulation and people’s safety. Having this in mind, free speech in social network should be
controlled by the local government as the main authorities. (100 words)
First, free speech is causing cyber-bulling. The latest empirical studies have demonstrated a link Grammar tenses
between the use of social networks and this new form of peer aggression that takes advantage of used:
the massiveness of internet where the information can be easily and rapidly shared. For instance
an experiment conducted in Germany demonstrated that a rumor that started at a random node
Argument 1
of Twitter network in average reaches a considerable amount of members within only a few hours.
Hence, unless free speech is somehow regulated for social network users, online bullying will
continue spreading verbal aggression and hostility among online users (100 words)
On the other hand, opponents may say that the free speech, as the word indicates, should be Grammar tenses
Counter-Argument
totally free and therefore it cannot be censored by the government. However, when the free speech used:
generates violence or affects people psychologically, it should be limited. For that reason, The U.S
government announced that “free speech” could not include violent or threating expressions and
is working on a law that attempts to punish severely those who continue using the social media
with that purpose. Thus, despite “free speech” represents freedom for some users, it might be
detrimental for others. (96 words)
In conclusion, the term “free speech” is too wide and should be limited in social networks. The Grammar tenses
reasons are mainly two; the risk of being cyberbullied and the possible psychological negative used:
Conclusion
effects. Therefore, if authorities, specifically in the ICTs Ministries, established certain rules, social
media users could still communicate “freely” but also responsibly (54).
Adapted from a text written by a student in the period 2018-1
Hook Yellow
Background information Blue
Thesis statement Red
Topic sentence Purple
Supporting data Orange
Closing sentences (2) Green
Opposite view Pink
Refutation Brown
Thesis restatement Red
Summary of main points Yellow
Strong ending sentence Blue
ACTIVITY 3 (in class): Choose one topic that you feel interested in. Then, provide a context and end with a possible
question. Look at the example below:
TOPICS
UNIT 7 UNIT 6
 City expansion  Flexible thinking
 Overpopulation in urban areas  Mysteries of the world
 Industrialization in rural areas  Rewards at work
 Renting Vs Buying  The role of women in history
 Traditions and new generations  Fake news
EXAMPLE:
Topic chosen: Overpopulation in urban areas
Context: Nowadays, forced immigration has been increasing the number of refugees in Europe, The U.S.A and Latin
America. This situation has become a challenge for the hosting countries that have to deal with several social problems
that include the overpopulation in urban areas.
Controversial question 1: Do you think the host countries should close the border to limit the number of
immigrants?
Controversial question 2: Do you think undocumented immigrants should be deported right away to avoid
overpopulation?
Controversial question 3: Do you think the host countries should impose a birth control method to those
immigrants who want to stay?
It is your turn now: Based on the example provided, complete the chart below. You are advised to browse your
textbook to get inspired.
TOPIC CHOSEN
CONTEXT
CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION 1
ACTIVITY 4 (in class): Look at the example below. Then write a possible thesis statement for the other outlines.
Question selected: Do you think undocumented immigrants should be deported right away to avoid overpopulation
in urban areas?
Example:
HOOK + 3 mill Latin Americans arrive illegally to The U.S every year.
BACKGROUND  Local citizens/not find a job easily/increase unemployment
 Not enough places to stay
 Health security system collapse
THESIS STATEMENT Therefore, undocumented Latin American immigrants should be deported right away
(Controversial) to avoid overpopulation in urban areas
It is your turn now:
HOOK Around 15% of passengers/ not pay ticket in Transmilenio

BACKGROUND  Insecurity in the system
 Transmilenio crashers death rate
 Loss of money
THESIS STATEMENT
(Controversial)
HOOK Electronic cigarettes (vaping)/ new alternatives for smokers

BACKGROUND  12 vaper death in the Us/805 lung injuries in 46 states
 Vapers aged 18-35/tendency starting younger
 Side effects/ no vapers
THESIS STATEMENT
(Controversial)
HOOK Videogames industry/+148.100 million of US dollars in 2019

BACKGROUND  World health organization (WHO)/ video disruption = mental health
problem.
 Significant personal/family/educational detriment in gamers
 Addiction confusion reality vs fantasy
THESIS STATEMENT
(Controversial)
ACTIVITY 5 (At home): Look at the activity 3 again. Choose one of the controversial questions you wrote and make
a thesis statement out of it:
Controversial Question
chosen
Thesis Statement:
Include Should or Should
not
ACTIVITY 6 (IN CLASS-ALL TOGETHER): FILL IT OUT!
Hook
Introduction:
Paragraph 1
Background
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence
Supporting details
Argument
Closing sentence
Topic sentece
Counter-argument
(Opposite view)
Refutation
Supporting details
Closing sentence
Thesis restatement
Conclusion
Summary of main points
Strong ending sentence
ACTIVITY 7 (IN CLASS-INDIVIDUALLY): OUTLINE
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________
Hook
Introduction:
Paragraph 1
Background
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence
Supporting details
Argument
Closing sentence
Topic sentece
Counter-argument
(Opposite view)
Refutation
Supporting details
Closing sentence
Thesis restatement
Conclusion
ACTIVITY 8 (IN CLASS-INDIVIDUALLY): OUTLINE CORRECTION
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________
Hook
Introduction:
Paragraph 1
Background
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence
Supporting details
Argument
Closing sentence
Topic sentece
Counter-argument
(Opposite view)
Refutation
Supporting details
Closing sentence
Thesis restatement
Conclusion
LEVEL 6 2020-1
DRAFT
NAME ____________________________________ GRADE
ACTIVITY 9 (In class) GROUP ____________________________________
CODE ____________________________________
1. Write your draft based on the feedback received on your outline and the samples
given in VS, and in class. (350-360 words)
Introduction
Argumentative paragraph 1
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Counter-argument
Conclusion
Positive comments Needs for improvements
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LEVEL 6 2020-1
FINAL VERSION
NAME ____________________________________ GRADE
GROUP ____________________________________
ACTIVITY 10 (In class) CODE ____________________________________
1. Write your final version based on the feedback received on the draft and the samples given in VS, and in class. (350-360 words)
Introduction
Argumentative paragraph 1
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Counter-argument
Conclusion
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HOW TO WRITE A PERSUASIVE ESSAY

What is the structure of a persuasive Main characteristics

FREE SPEECH: SHOULD IT BE “FREE”?

Adapted from a text written by a student in the period 2018-1

Topic chosen: Overpopulation in urban areas

It is your turn now:

HOOK Around 15% of passengers/ not pay ticket in Transmilenio

HOOK Electronic cigarettes (vaping)/ new alternatives for smokers

HOOK Videogames industry/+148.100 million of US dollars in 2019

ACTIVITY 6 (IN CLASS-ALL TOGETHER): FILL IT OUT!

Summary of main points

Strong ending sentence

ACTIVITY 7 (IN CLASS-INDIVIDUALLY): OUTLINE

Summary of main points

Strong ending sentence

ACTIVITY 8 (IN CLASS-INDIVIDUALLY): OUTLINE CORRECTION

Summary of main points

Strong ending sentence

Positive comments Needs for improvements

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