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Argumentative Essay FRQ Format | 25 min | 60% of Exam Question: The essay prompt will have students make an argument and provide evidence to support their claim. Tasks: - Choose ONE “side” to ... argue - Justify with a line of reasoning that will be used throughout the essay (Thesis) - Pick and explain at least ONE evidence from the list provided and connect to thesis - Pick and explain another evidence (from a list or your own) and connect to thesis● Thesis (1pt) ○ Choose ONE argument and follow throughout ○ Be CLEAR (no shoulds, I believes etc.) ○ DO NOT repeat the prompt (no points if you do this) ○ Have a line of reasoning that you will use throughout your entire essay (Argument + because) ○ Have a road map for both evidences (do not have to name but briefly mention) ○ Best you can do without a thesis is 2 points!! Argumentative Thesis (1pt) PRESIDENT War is not a time for gridlock, but rather a time for quick and effective leadership. Through the powers given to the President in the Constitution and the views of the executive, it is clear the founding fathers wanted the president to have more power during times of war to make swift and successful decisions that can not be made by a large group of people like Congress. CONGRESS Leading a country through war is not an easy task, and should not be left to the devices of one person. Through their powers in the Constitution and ability to check the president, Congress ultimately has more power during war, in order to ensure that the decisions being made, are in the citizens’ best interest. ORArgumentative Evidence (4pts) ● Evidence (1-2pts) ○ Choose at least ONE from the list and choose another from the list or knowledge ○ SUGGESTION: choose both from a list- it says you can pick one from list and one other, but it is SAFEST to just pick two from what they give you! ○ Mention them by name; can quote (no points for quote) ● Evidence Summary (1-2pts) ○ Summarize in your own words (be very careful- anything that sounds/looks like plagiarism will be flagged) ○ Make clear you understand what the document is ○ Connect specifically to a topic in the prompt (you cannot use just anything in the Constitution, it must make sense to the topic- EX: you could not talk about the President’s power to veto in this example or Congress’ power to tax) PRESIDENT Constitution- Article II grants the President power of Commander and Chief which allows them to use the military as they see fit during times of war. Federalist #70- Hamilton stressed the need for a strong executive leader, especially in crisis (war) CONGRESS Constitution- Article I grants Congress the power to declare war which allows them to control when the country goes into a foreign conflict. [Show More]

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