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RULE 1: Enter into a Conversation

the best ________ writing is deeply____________ with other people's views

"To make an impact as a writer, you need to do more than make statements
that are _________, well supported, and _________. You must also find a way of
entering a ________________ with others views with something they say."

Use this technique: ______________ then __________.

YOUR TURN: Summarize the main idea inferred in the video. Then respond
with your opinion.

Rule 2: Research

The best argumentative writing starts with good ____________.

Researching good articles, books, and videos comes with practice.

1. Look for the _________ ideas
2. Look for __________ supporting the main ideas

How to find main ideas:

Look for DETAILS that support a claim

Claim=main idea (_______, ________)
Details=examples, statistics, explanations

Rule 3: Format Your Argument

On a separate sheet of lined paper, use the template on the back to create
your own stance on how celebrities impact us.

You may copy my example of the summarize section, but you must fill in
the response section with your own words.

In recent discussions of ____________, a controversial issue

has been ________. On one hand, some argue that
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___________. From this perspective, ____________. On the

other hand, others argue that __________. In other words
of __________, ___________. According to this view, ____. In
conclusion, the issue is whether ___________ or __________.

My own view is that _____. Though I agree that_____, I still

disagree that______. For example, _______. Although some
might object that____, I would reply that______. The issue
is important because______.