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    The passage discusses writing an argument essay on whether sugary drinks should have warning labels. It outlines the steps to take which include determining your position, finding supporting points, acknowledging the other side, and drafting the essay.

    The debate is around whether sugary drinks should be required to have warning labels due to their potential health risks from high sugar content.

    The main arguments for warning labels are that sugary drinks pose health risks like obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. The arguments against are that companies should not be subject to more regulations and consumers should take responsibility for their own choices.

    Argument Writing

    Debate: Your Favorite Drinks Can Wreck Your Body, pages 17-21
    September 2014

    THE LANGUAGE ARTS MAGAZINE

    Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

    Write an Argument Essay


    Directions: Read Your Favorite Drinks Can Wreck Your Body. Fill in the chart on page 21. Then look at two
    additional sources related to the debate over warning labels on sugary drinks. When you are done with your
    research, follow the steps below to write an essay explaining your opinion on whether sugary drinks should
    have warning labels.

    Step 1: decide what you think


    Should there be warning labels on sugary drinks? Consider what you read in the article, information
    from two other reliable sources, and your own viewpoint. Check the box next to the point of view you
    will support in your essay. Or write your own opinion in the space provided.
    Yes! Those drinks are dangerous.

    No! Who needs the sugar police?

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    Step 2: Find your support


    Which of the items that you wrote in the Yes and No columns on page 21 support your opinion?
    What are other points that support your opinion? List three to five supporting items here:
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    Step 3: acknowledge the other side


    If you think warning labels should be put on sugary drinks, summarize the strongest arguments of
    those who dont think they are necessary. Alternatively, if you think warning labels on sugary drinks are
    unnecessary, summarize the main reasons that some people disagree with you.
    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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    2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may project or make copies of this page to distribute to students.

    Argument Writing

    Debate: Your Favorite Drinks Can Wreck Your Body, pages 17-21
    September 2014

    Step 4: CRAFT your thesis


    The thesis is where you tell readers what your essay is going to be about. The thesis should be a clear,
    strong statement of the opinion you stated in Step 1. The rest of your essay should support your thesis.
    Your thesis: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Step 5: Write your hook


    The very beginning of your essay is called the hook because it hooks your readers attention. The hook
    should relate to the topic of your essay, but it can take many forms. It can be an anecdote (a very short
    story), a fact, a quote, or a rhetorical question (a question to which you dont expect an answer). Choose
    one of the ideas below, or use your own idea, and write a hook on the lines provided (1-3 sentences).

    1. ANECDOTE: Describe your own sugary-drink habits. Do you drink them all the time? Hardly ever?

    2. SURPRISING FACT: Find a fact that will raise your readers eyebrows. Several surprising facts are
    included in the article. Or, maybe youve found one in one of the other two sources youve used.

    3. RHETORICAL QUESTION: Ask your readers a question that reflects your point of view about sugary
    drinks and warning labels. One way you could structure your question is like this: Does everything
    __________ need a _________?

    Your hook: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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    Step 6: Summarize the issue


    Let readers know a little about the issue you will be writing about. This is not your point of view; its a very
    brief summary of the issuein this case, that California is considering requiring companies to put warning
    labels on sugary drinks, and why.
    Your summary of the issue: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Step 7: Start writing


    Now that you have the key ingredients for your essay, you are ready to start writing. On the next page,
    youll find guidelines for how to organize your ingredients, as well as hints about what else youll need to add.
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    Argument Writing

    Debate: Your Favorite Drinks Can Wreck Your Body, pages 17-21
    September 2014

    Directions: Follow the guidelines below to write a strong essay on whether sugary drinks should have
    warning labels. You will use what you wrote on the first two pages of this activity.

    INTRODUCTION
    Open with your hook from Step 5.
    Write a transition sentence that relates your hook to the question of warning labels.
    (See Scopes handout Great Transitions for some ways to link your ideas.)
    Write your summary of the issue from Step 6.
    Finish with your thesis from Step 4.

    BODY PARAGRAPH(S)
    Heres where you write your supporting points from Step 2. For each one, write 1-3 sentences
    that provide additional details. You can put your supporting points and detail
    sentences together in one paragraph, or you can break them into several paragraphs.
    It depends on how much you want to write about each point. Order your supporting points
    from weakest to strongest. Readers tend to remember best the details that are presented last.

    Acknowledge the other side


    Now its time to recognize the other side of the argument. Use what you wrote in Step 3.
    Then explain why you think the opposing point of view is wrong.

    CONCLUSION
    Use 2-3 sentences to remind your readers of your main points.
    Finish with a strong final sentence. Looking for an idea? Try referring to your hook,
    finding a quote, or inspiring your readers.

    Read and Revise


    Use Scopes Argument-Essay Checklist to evaluate and edit what you have written.
    Make any necessary changes and write a second draft.
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