Argument Essay Packet
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Name ____________________________________ Period _____ Date ___________________
Argumentative Essay Packet Essay objective: Answer this question and back up your answer using evidence from the text.
What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for America? Paragraph 1: Introduction Sentence 1: o
Hook Sentence: A “hook” sentence is a sentence that draws the reader in and makes them want to read more. It should not be directly related to your topic.
Types of Hooks
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an intriguing exam ple (Ex: something shocking about love)
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a provocative quotation (Ex: Will Smith said, “The first step is you have to say that you can.”)
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a puzzling scenario (Ex: The world in which Martin Luther King Jr. lived talked a lot about freedom but did not show it in the way it treated non-whites.)
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A surprising statem ent (Ex: You could die before you finish reading this sentence.) Directions: Pick a type of hook and try writing yours below.
Hook Type: _______________________________________________
Your hook Sentence:
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Raise your hand and ask Mr. Oliger to review your sentence, then write a revised version here:
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Mr. Oliger Signature:
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Sentences 2-4: Background Information
In two to four well written sentences, briefly summarize who Dr. King was and what he did.
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Name ____________________________________ Period _____ Date ___________________
Argumentative Essay Packet Essay objective: Answer this question and back up your answer using evidence from the text.
What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for America? Paragraph 1: Introduction Sentence 1: o
Hook Sentence: A “hook” sentence is a sentence that draws the reader in and makes them want to read more. It should not be directly related to your topic.
Types of Hooks
•
an intriguing exam ple (Ex: something shocking about love)
•
a provocative quotation (Ex: Will Smith said, “The first step is you have to say that you can.”)
•
a puzzling scenario (Ex: The world in which Martin Luther King Jr. lived talked a lot about freedom but did not show it in the way it treated non-whites.)
•
A surprising statem ent (Ex: You could die before you finish reading this sentence.) Directions: Pick a type of hook and try writing yours below.
Hook Type: _______________________________________________
Your hook Sentence:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Raise your hand and ask Mr. Oliger to review your sentence, then write a revised version here:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Mr. Oliger Signature:
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Sentences 2-4: Background Information
In two to four well written sentences, briefly summarize who Dr. King was and what he did.
__________________________________________________________________________________________