4.2.9 Practice: Complete Your Assignment Practice Assignment
English 12 (S3815234) Maria Rainone
Points possible: 40 Date: ____________
Use your outline from Lesson 1 to draft an argumentative essay about censorship o
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4.2.9 Practice: Complete Your Assignment Practice Assignment
English 12 (S3815234) Maria Rainone
Points possible: 40 Date: ____________
Use your outline from Lesson 1 to draft an argumentative essay about censorship or other ways
society limits free speech. Besides meeting the major requirements of the Lesson 1 assignment,
your essay must also organize your ideas into paragraphs and address at least one counterclaim.
Your essay should include the following elements:
A claim that is supported by reasons
Cited sources that provide evidence for your claim and reasons
A response to at least one counterclaim
An introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph
Transitions that connect ideas
In-text citations and a works-cited list that includes all your researched sources
You should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. If you
haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now.
Ask yourself these questions as you revise:
Is my claim narrow enough that I can support it in a single essay? Is it controversial
enough that reasonable people may disagree with it? Do I support it with at least two
reasons?
Is the counterclaim I'm refuting strong and reasonable? Do I respond to the counterclaim
in a fair and civil way? Do I find common ground with my opponents?
Does my introduction paragraph present the claim and provide background information?
Does it hook the reader in some way?
Does each body paragraph present evidence from sources or address a counterclaim?
Does my conclusion remind the reader of my major points? Does it leave the reader with
a lasting impression?
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