Writing for a Purpose

Writing for a PurposeObjective: To identify the components of a strong Thesis Statement by writing a thesis statement

about a controversial topic.

Do Now: Wednesday, March 26

1. What is one thing you know about World War I?2. What is one thing you would like to know

about World War I?3. Name one cause of World War I that you

identified on your Cause and Effect Chart from yesterday.

Essay Prompts Revealed

Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

Let’s Break it down, what is this question really asking us?

Thesis Statement: The Point of Your Essay

Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

So our possible thesis statements are……Subject + Opinion because BINGO, BANGO, BONGO

We Have Two Possible Options

Television Violence has a negative effect on society because…List Three Reasons (BINGO, BANGO, BONGO)OrTelevision Violence does not have a negative effect on society becauseList Three Reasons (BINGO, BANGO, BONGO)

Television Violence has a negative effect on society because…

kids are watching more violence than ever

violent television causes people to be less sensitive to it in real life

could increase it in everyday lif

Option 1

Television Violence has a negative effect on society because kids are watching more violence than ever, violent television causes people to be less sensitive to it in real life and seeing all this violence could increase it in everyday life.

BINGO BANGO

BONGO

SUBJECT OPINION

On the Other Hand…

Television Violence does not have a negative effect on society because there are ratings systems in place to protect children, adults know the violence is not real and it allows people to get their aggression out without being violent in real life.

SUBJECT OPINION

BINGO

BANGO

BONGO

Now You Try, With Your Table Partner….Find the Subject, Opinion, and Give

3 Reasons

Some people go right on to college after high school; others take a year or more off to work or travel. Which do you think is the better choice? State your position and support it with specific reasons and examples.

SUBJECT: OPINION:3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):

SUBJECT: After high school students should…OPINION: Go right to college or Take a year or more off to work travel

3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):

Find the Subject, Opinion and Give 3 Reasons

Many states have increased the speed limit from 55 miles per hour to 65 miles per hour or more on major turnpikes and thruways. Do you think it is wise to allow motorists to drive over 65 miles per hour? Why or why not? Explain your position using specific reasons and examples.

SUBJECT: OPINION:3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):

SUBJECT: Motorists drive over 65 miles per hourOPINION: It is wise or It is not wise3 REASONS (Bingo, Bango, Bongo):