Create an argumentative essay.
- ntroduce logical reasoning and relevant evidence to support your argumentative claims.
- Perform appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a formal style.
Topic: Should the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) keep the recommended two-hour limit of daily screen time for teenagers or eliminate it?
The AAP says teens should only have two hours of screen time each day for fun. Some people think this rule is too strict and doesn’t fit how teens use technology today.
Include the following:
- A title
- Your name
- An introduction paragraph
- Three body paragraphs
- In-text citations to support your claims
- A conclusion paragraph
- A works cited page
- Grading:
- Introduction (15 points): Introduction paragraph exceeds 3 sentences, begins with an engaging hook capturing reader interest, introduces the topic effectively, and includes a thesis statement that provides a clear position on the argument with smooth connection to the first body paragraph.
- Body (15 points): Body of the argumentative essay contains 3 paragraphs or more, each exceeding 3 sentences with one claim per paragraph. Each paragraph is fully developed, provides detailed examples to support the thesis, and contains effective transitions.
- Organization (15 points): Argumentative essay structure is highly organized with clearly identifiable beginning, middle, and end sections. Ideas flow logically, with strong, explicit transitions smoothly connecting each segment.
- In-Text Citations (15 points): Every claim is supported by a properly formatted MLA citation.
- Conclusion (15 points): Conclusion paragraph exceeds 3 sentences, provides a thoughtful and reflective summary that reinforces the thesis, and brings together all the points addressed in the essay. New details are not added.
- Works Cited (15 points): Works Cited page follows formatting and MLA citation guidelines.
- Mechanics (10 points): Argumentative essay contains no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar, and demonstrates varied sentence structures.