Using the ideas you previously wrote in your Argument Organizer on the topic you chose, you will write the introduction paragraph of your argument. View the grading rubric as you complete your work. This is your guide to a super submission.

You have previously chosen a side to an issue, stated a claim, and you have written ideas about your claim in your Argument Organizer. Now you will use your ideas from the organizer (and tips from this lesson) to write the introduction to your argument. Write three or more complete sentences. Remember to include:
Overview: provide general information about your topic
Explanation: describe why your issues is controversial
Claim: present your stand on your issue that excludes all personal feelings and the pronoun “I”
Write in a formal style using the third person point of view.
Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Save your work to your computer or drive.
Submit your work in 06.06 A Strong Introduction.