Kalman Lipsman. James Losee. Matt Fusco.

Harrison Treble, Derek vickers

Argument

Writing from Sources

Model

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a source based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic- Should children be used as soldiers?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least
three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding...
Should children be used as soldiers?
Clearly established your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use
specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not
simply summarize each text.
Be sure to

Establish your claim regarding children being used as child soldiers

Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing views
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
your argument
Identify the source that you reference by text and line numbers or graphic
Organize your ideas in an organized and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English

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2.
3.
4.

Texts:
Child Soldiers Around The World
Child Soldiers In DRC
The Use of Child Soldiers In Africa: an Overview
Children Used as Soldiers in Most Major Conflicts

Argument Writing from Sources

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(Max, Charles. Daniel J. James T, Emily C)

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take noted as you read and the next page to plan
our response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Is war really necessary?

Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least
three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding, Is war really necessary?
Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use
specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not
simply summarize each text.

Be sure to:

Establish you claim regarding. is war really necessary?

Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
your argument
Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for
example: Text 1, Line 4 or Text 2, graphic)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English

Texts:

Text 1

Stanford Classicist Reveals the Positive Side of War

Text 2 Effects of War: Moral Knowledge. Revenge, Reconciliation, and Mcdicalised

Concepts of Recovery
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Text 3

Text 4

Afghan War: Longest and Most Expensive for U.S.

World War II

Courtney. Nicole.
Brina. Brandon. Ashley, Melanie

Directions: Closely read each of the four text provided and write a source base
argument on the topic below. You may use margins to take notes as you read and
the next page to plan your response. Write your argument in the space provided.

Topic: Should sexual harassment be more readily punishable by law?

Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then using
evidence from at least three of the texts, write a well-developed argument
regarding sexual harassment. Clearly establish your claim from alternate or
opposing claims and use specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the
texts to develop your argument. DO NOT simply summarize each text.

Be sure to:
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Establish your claim regarding sexual harassment

Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts
to develop your argument
Identif the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or
graphic.
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Following the conventions of standard written English

Texts:
Text I Sexual Harassment and Discipline
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Text 2- Facts About Sexual Harassment

Text 3- AWARE: Association of women for action and research
Text 4- Sexual Abuse Charges

Argument- Writing from Sources

Jed Kaiser. Ellie Mylonas. Michelle Yu. Bella Pace. Au Gagliardi. Joev McConnell. Andrew
Busch
Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Is communism the right form of government?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least
three of the texts, writ a well- developed argument regarding the controversial question of
communism.

Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use
specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not
simply summarize each text.
Be sure to:

Establish your claim regarding... Is communism the right form of government?

Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
your argument
Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for
example: text 1, line 4 or text 2, graphic)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent mannar
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English

Texts:

Text I The Bene/Iis of Communism

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Text 2 The Disadvciniages of Communism

fext 3 A

Cominunisi \ulion is

the Worlds Most Pro Capitalist Countri

Text 4 Negative and Positive Jisions, Full Communism, and Boats

Argument- Writing from Sources

By: Giuliana Rutigliano, Danny Gelabert, Bella Drabin, Dominique DiRenzo, and Lance
Amarillio

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Arranged marriages are part of cultures across the world, but should women have a say in
who they marry?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using the evidence from at
least three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding if women should have a say
in who they marry.
Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and us
specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not
simply summarize each text.

Be sure to:
-Establish your claim regarding arranged marriages
-Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
-Use specific. relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your
argument
-Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for
example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic)
-Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
-Maintain a formal style of writing
-Follow the conventions of standard written English
Texts:
Text 1Text 2Text 3Text 4-

The Gate to Marriage: Benefits and Detriments of Arranged Marriage

Where Arranged Marriages Are Customary. Suicides Grow More Common
Modern Lessons From an Arranged Marriage
Forced and Early Marriages Still Common for Girls in Afghanistan

Argument-Writing from Sources

Arnanda Byrne. Ashley Duggan. Kaela Kilfoil. Ryan Obes. and Aaron Rudnet
Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and wTite a source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Should women have equal rights and opportunities to men in todays society
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then. using evidence from at least
three of the texts. write a well-developed argument regarding if women and men should have
equal rights and opportunities in todays society. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your
claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific and relevant evidence from at least
three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.
Be sure to:

Establish your claim regarding if women and men should have equal rights and
opportunities in todays society
Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
your argument.
Identify the source that you reference by text number and line numbers or graphic (for
example: Text 1, Line 4 or, Text 2, graphic)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard writing in English

Texts:

Text 1- Gender Equality Universally Embraced. But Inequalities Acknowledged

Text 2- Do you Believe in Equal Rights for Women and Men?
Text 3- Women can Never be Equal With Men Says Mutoko headman
Text 4- True Gender Equality for Women and Men
Graphic- Attitude of Women, Should Have Equal Rights: Countries Compared

Argument-Writing from Sources

Matt Jaronczyk, Alex Gelabert, Aidan Doxey, Laura Angelone
Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the spaced provided.

Topic: Is the use of child soldiers ever appropriate?

Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least

three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding the use of child soldiers. Clearly
establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific
and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not simply
summarize the text.

Be sure to:
-Establish your claim regarding the use of child soldiers.
-Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims.
-Use Specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your
argument.
-Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for
example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic).
-Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
-Maintain a formal style of writing
-Follow the conventions of standard written English

Texts:
Text 1Text 2Text 3Text 4-

Children in Conflict: Child Soldiers

Children are Soldiers
Coalition to Promote the Use of Child Soldiers
Congo Reintegrates the Most Child Soldiers (graphic)

Argument- Writing from Sources

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Is gender equality a priority in todays society?
Your Task: carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least
three of the texts. write a well-developed argument regarding gender equality.

Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use
specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not
simply summarize each text.

Be sure to:

Establish your claim regarding TOPIC

Distinguish your claim form alternate or opposing claims
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
your argument
Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for
example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard English writing

Texts:
Text 1: Gender Equality: Whats in it for men?

Text 2: Turkish president says women are not equal to men

Text 3: Plain Islam- Gender equality

Text 4: Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Paige Gunther. Julia Vicari Katie Thompson. Megan Castrogiovanni. Victoria Vigliotti

Argument

Writing from Sources

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a sourceargument on the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read
and the next page to plan your response. Write your argument in the space
provided.
Topic: Does government welfare have positive or negative effects?

Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence
for at least three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding whether
government welfare has positive or negative effects.
Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing
claims, and use specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to
develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.
Be sure to:

-Establish your claim regarding. Insert your topic

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-Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims

-Use specific, relevant, and sufficient, evidence from at least three of the texts to
develop your argument
-Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or
graphic (for example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic)
-Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
-Maintain a formal style of writing
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Follow the conventions of standard written English

Texts:

Text I -Welfare overhaul: fairer, simpler and sustainable

Text 2-Possible Effects of Welfare
Text 3-History and Debate of Welfare
Text 4-Welfare: A controversial subject around nation Welfare a necessity for
Americans

Sarah Collette, Jessica Thienel, Emily Moore, Jen Rebuth & Jen Velasquez

Argument- Writing from Sources

Model
Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write an source-based
argument on the topic below, You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the
next page to plan your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Should the reign of Trujillo be taught in the classroom because of his harsh
rule?
Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at
least three of texts, write a well-developed argument regarding Should the reign of
Trujillo be taught in the classroom because of his harsh rule?
Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims,
and use specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your
argument. Don not simply summarize each text.
Be sure to:
-Establish your claim regarding. Should the reign of Trujillo be taught in the
classroom because of his harsh rule?
-Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
-Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
your argument
(for
-Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic
example: Text 1. line 4 or Text 2, graphic)
-Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
-Maintain a formal style of writing
-Follow the conversations of standard written English
Texts:
Text I Trujillo Absolute Power
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Text 2- Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina

Text 3- Reign of Trujillo
Text 4- Dominican Republic

Argument

Writing from Sources

By: Chris K, Owen Z, Will W. and Seve C

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write an source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Should child soldiers be punished for the atrocities they commit in war?

Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least
three of the texts, writer a well-developed argument regarding Should child soldiers be
punished for the atrocities they commit in war?
Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use
specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not
simply summarize each text.

Be sure to:

-Establish your claim regarding Should child soldiers be punished for the atrocities they
commit in war?
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Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims

your
-Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop
argument
-Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic
-Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
-Maintain a formal style of writing
-Follow the conventions of standard written English

Texts:
Child soldiers, prosecution

Text I

Text 2
Text 3
Text 4

A former child soldier will stand trial

Should child soldiers be punished for their crimes?

Child soldiers

Argument- Writing from Sources

By: Kimia Khaledi, Nicholas Baratta, Patrick Conway, Steven Keener, Nicholas Zucconi, Emma
Ingoglia

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided and write a source-based argument on
the topic below. You may use the margins to take notes as you read and the next page to plan
your response. Write your argument in the space provided.
Topic: Do all revolutions meet the outcome/goals that they first intended to accomplish?

Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then. using evidence from at least
three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding the question do all revolutions
meet the outcome/goals that they first intended to accomplish?
Clearly establish you claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use
specific and relevant evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not
simple summarize each text.
Be sure to:

Establish your claim regarding the question do all revolutions meet the
outcome/goals that they first intended to accomplish
Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claim
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to
develop your argument
Identify the source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic
(cx.: text 1. line 4 or text 2. graphic)
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English

Texts:

Text I:
Text 2:
Text 3:
Text 4:

irans Successes and Failures- 39 Years Later

The French Revolution and its Failure
Meiji(l): Key Goals of the New Governments
The Ecological impact of the industrial Revolution