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Argumentative Argumentative PromptPrompt

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There has been much discussion about violence and video games. Some experts even argue it is a cause for juvenile crime. Write an argument taking one side or the other. Use specific examples to support your reasons.

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Think about whether Think about whether or not video games causeor not video games cause

violence and/or juvenile crime.violence and/or juvenile crime.

Think about whether Think about whether or not video games causeor not video games cause

violence and/or juvenile crime.violence and/or juvenile crime.

Once you have gathered several ideas on both sides, decide which information is the strongest. Then, move on to develop your thesis statement.

Video games cause violence Video games do not cause violence

Argumentative Argumentative PromptPrompt

Use your ideas to develop a strong Use your ideas to develop a strong Thesis StatementThesis Statement..

Use your ideas to develop a strong Use your ideas to develop a strong Thesis StatementThesis Statement..

Thus, video games do (not) cause violence and juvenile crime because ____________, __________, and ___________.

Will an implied thesis work for

your style? Kick it up!

Kick it up!Thus, video games do (not)

cause violence and juvenile crime.Revise:Did you choose the best ideas?Are there any words you can replace with stronger word choices?

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Check ListCheck ListCheck ListCheck List

Review your ideas.

Choose the best ideas for your essay.

Develop a strong Thesis Statement.

Evaluate and revise your Thesis Statement.

Write your essay.

Focus:___________________________________

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