Summary and Response

What Youll Do:

Read the Two Short Articles Provided
- Each article presents an opposing viewpoint on the same topic.
- You may take notes while you read and plan.
Write an Essay Response
- Use your own Word document to type your response.
- Be sure your essay includes an introduction, body paragraphs using PIE structure, and a conclusion. This assignment asks you to respond to the topic both articles address with an argument of your own in an essay that is 4-6 paragraphs in length.
  Use effective essay structure, with a brief introduction, middle or body paragraphs, and a brief conclusion paragraph.
  In your essay, be sure to:
  Remain in the third person
- Include a thesis statement identifying your position on the topic. To develop your thesis, provide a preview of the points you’ll make in the body of the essay, provide clear topic sentences/sub-claims/reasons throughout your essay.
- Support your argument with direct evidence from the supporting texts, either as quoted or paraphrased material using in-text MLA citation. Please aim for two direct quotes per body paragraph. Additionally, your evidence should be followed with close analysis/explanation of how the cited material supports your main argument.
- Be sure to address and respond to a counter-argument in your essay. In the counter argument, you should incorporate evidence from the opposing text the one you disagree with) and respond to the counter argument by either conceding or refuting the point.

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