Homework Argumentative Writing

FCA's:
1. Write an exciting introduction that draws the reader into your side of the argument. ____/5 pts.

2. Follow the 5 steps to an argument (Claim, Umbrella Statement, Super 3 Support, Counter
Claim, & Conclusion) when writing your paper. _____/20 pts.

3. Avoid using personal pronouns when writing your argumentative paper (I, we, you, your, me,
us, our etc.). _____/5 pts.

*Also don't forget: RBE - ICE _____/5 pts. Total: _____/35

Rylie Haist
3-13-17
3rd hour

Should teachers assign students homework? Is a question that is asked a

lot. Teachers should not assign students homework. Homework should not be

assigned because students have other activities outside of school.

There are three major reasons teachers should not assign students

homework. First, kids have other activities outside of school like sports,

music, and spending time with their family. Second, The End of Homework

showed that, even for high school students, overloading them with

homework is not associated with higher grades. Third, The End of

Homework also showed that in elementary school, homework is not a part

of higher test scores.

Some people might say that students need homework so they fully

understand the lesson. However, kids can ask questions in class or meet

with the teacher if they dont understand the lesson. Kids also need time to

process the lesson without having more work involving the lesson.
 In conclusion, teacher should not assign students homework. Students

should not have homework because kids have other activities outside of

school. Teachers and parents should consider doing more research on

students not having homework.

Name:Wil Strickler
Date Due: 4/5/17
Hour:7th
This I Believe Important Moments - 2
Answer the following questions. For each question,
identify at least one VALUE from yesterdays activity that
played a role in this event. These questions are not
always easy to answer. Take enough time to think. If you
are stuck, ask your teacher, a friend, or someone at home
to help you unglue your memories! NEVER SKIP a
question. If you are finding a question that does not seem
to apply to you, CHANGE the question to a new one that
you CAN answer.
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED IN THREE (3) OR MORE COMPLETE
SENTENCES. EACH question must tell a DIFFERENT story.

1. When did you first realize your family loves you?

Value: Love
Story:On my bday and my family brought me breakfast in bed. And when
they gave me a hug. And made me cake and got me presets.

2. When did you learn that it is better to tell the truth?

Value: Integrity
Story: When I hurt my brother and I said I didn't do it and my brother said it
was me. And my dad told me I would've not gotten in trouble if I would of told
him the truth. But I lied and then I got grounded.

3. Who was the first person who made you feel invincible?
Value: Powerful
Story: When I was VS. my brothers friends in basketball. When I was playing
them whenever they shot I blocked it. And when I drove to the basket they
couldn't stop me.
4. When did you realize you could be anything you want to be?
Value: Confidence
Story: When I realized I liked a lot of diffrent things. And I realized if I put
my mind to something and work hard at it I can be whatever I want when I
grow up. And I asked my mom and she also said if I tried hard I can be
anything I wanted.

5. When did you learn that life isnt always fair?

Value: Self Control
Story: When I was younger I went to my friends bday. And I wanted
something he got. So I threw a fit and my mom told me life isn't fair and I
never threw a fit again.

6. Who taught you that sometimes things dont work out the way you want
them to?
Value: Confident
Story: When I had a football game and we lost. After our game I was really
sad. I new we could bet those guys and that's when I found things don't
always go the way you planned.

7. When did you learn that you cant always get what you want?
Value: responsibility
Story: I was younger and I went to the store with my mom. So I say this ball I
wanted and when she said no I started crying. But my mom said next time we
come we can get it but next time we went I forgot about it. So basically my
mom tricked me.

8. Has anyone challenged you to be more than you think you can be?
Value: Dedication
Story: My dad cause cause before football season he made me do a lot of
workouts. And I told him that I couldn't go any further. But he always told me
I could and I always did.

9. Has anyone ever tested your faith?

Value: Wisdom
Story: When new election came around for president I asked my mom to give
me some good and bad about both presidents. Then I asked my dad because
my mom and dad both wanted someone different. And what my parents told
me I decided on who I wanted to win for president.
10. Have you ever done something that you regret? What did you learn
from the moment?
Value: Confidence
Story: When I went to the fair with my friends and I didn't go on a ride with
them. And after we left I wanted to do it. I guess I learned that go for it even
though you cant because you will regret it after. But then next year I did ride
the ride.

Name: Logan Fuller

Date Due: 4/10/17
Hour: 6th
This I Believe My Story Memory
Chart - 4
Choose the memory from yesterday that was the easiest
to write about. Even if you choose to explain your belief with
more than one story ONE memory will be the base for it all to
guide you through. Fill in the questions TO MAKE COMPLETE
SENTENCES on this paper with information (THE STORY) about
the event you have picked. Let your mind go back & relive. Make
connections (i.e. to your past, to what is important to you, to
lessons learned) - THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN TIE IN
ADDITIONAL STORIES. Use the information on your
Important Moment Outline to help you. You should NOT be
creating something new anymore. This is based on ALL
of the work you have already done.

1. A time that I regret doing something

is the event I am describing. It is important to me

because I learned a very important lesson afterwards.

2. It happened when I was (age; describe yourself like -

too young to know better; share a feeling like - when I
was angry at the world, etc.)... too young to know better.
3. Where did it happen? Describe the SETTING (TAKE
your reader there, use emotions AND figurative
language).
It happened at my house 3 years ago.

4. My brother and I
were the people involved.

5. Close your eyes and picture yourself on that day. List

five adjectives that come to mind (about yourself, the
event, what you valued, etc.). Put those adjectives in
sentences that help describe the moment.
A) It made me feel happy that I finally got to read the book.
B) It made me feel really scared when the book ripped.
C) I felt stupid after it happened.
D) It made me feel sad when I had to use the money that I was
saving to buy a new book.
E) I remember the surprised face my brother had when he
saw the book.

6. When I think back on this day, it makes me feel

stupid but also ok inside. (These next few
questions are coming straight from your Important
Moment Outline. Just elaborate on them.)
Why? It makes me feel stupid because I should have
known better but I think it is ok because I learned a lesson
from it.

7. I want to tell people that before this event I thought

that It is ok to steal.
8. Now, I know that It is very wrong to steal.

9. What created that change in me? What created that

change is the consequences I got from me stealing.

10. When else have I realized this change in myself, or

seen an impact my change has made on other people? Tell
another connected idea/story/or hope for the future. It
made other people happy that I learned the right from
wrong.

11. What is the theme/VALUE that I can take away from

this experience?
It is not ok to steal.

12. If I had to narrow it down to a simple sentence, I

would have to say:
I believe... In knowing the right from wrong.

13. What is the best way to organize my This I Believe

essay? Will I write it like a video camera and capture one
story in depth or will I go with the snapshot approach and
bring in picture after picture that illustrate that same
value in my life? EXPLAIN in detail the writing approach.
The best way to do it is to explain the story and bring in
values and lessons that you learned from it.