.r=~~~--------------------------------------------~~------~ Thesis Sentence The hoozledorfs should be eradicated from the planet. These dog-like animals have killed too many humans in the last decade..1 Explain the problem. What is it all about? How long has it been going on? They were once a rare species thought to be going extinct, but now they are running rampant all over the Texas c01lntryside, t all began }vith the Keene Beta-Club in Keene, Texas. They decided to have a school project to stop the unnecessary killing oftherare species. Farmers had been killing them ojjbecause they were destroying their cattle herds and eating most oftheir crops. After being placed on the endangered species list. the hoozledorf population has grown too large. Two years ago they claimed their first human victim. Now that that they have a taste ofhuman bloqd, they want more. Paragraph 1, reason 1: Topic Sentence Transition words: First ofall. The hoozledorjs are endangering the lives ofhumans in Texas. Source Cards 1. Dallas Morning News (1,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); 2. Kerrville Daily Times (2.Q. 3; 2. P, 4); Journal ofanimals (3,Q. 2; 2, P, 4). Paragraph 2, reason 2: Topic Sentence Transition: Secondly The hoozledorfsare killing offall the cattle in Texas. ~s harms Texas economy in many ways. Source Cards 1. Hill Country (J,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); 2. Kerrville Daily Times (2.Q. 3; 2, p. 4); Journ,!l ofanimals (3,Q. 2; 2. P, 4) Paragraph 3, reason 3: Topic Sentence Transition: Another way this issue These fierce animals are eating all ofthe farmers' crops including alfalfa hay, pumpkins in the fall, and carrots and turnips. These are Texas' main agricultural exports. Evidence;'quotes, source Source Cards 1. Newsweek (l.q. 3; 2, P, 4); 2. Journal ofagriculture (2,Q, 3; 2, p. 4); Journal ofanimals (3,Q, 2; 2. P, 4)
i Paragraph 5, Counter Example 1; Topic Sentence OR Contrary to this idea Transition: Some might say, Some might say that all animals have a right to co-exist, especially those that run the risk ofgoing extinct. However, ifwe a/ow them to roam free, humans will soon be extinct. Source Cards: 1. PETA (,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); 2. Journal ofhumansfor Animals (2,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); Conclusion The life ofanimals is important. True, the hoozledorfs once were on the brink ofbeing irradiated However, who could have foreseen that the hoozl~dorfs would pose such a problem with humans? Even ifthey don't pose a threat to the extinction ofhumans, they currently pose a threat to the way oflife ofall Texans in the area ofcommerce, prosperity and, more and more, safety. fthe protection ofthe hoozledorf continues, who knows, it may not be too far in the future that the human race will be on the brink of extinction also. The question is where our priorities lie-with humans or with hoozledorfs. There isn't enough room on the planetfor both ofus.
Elaborate Your Argument Use a PARAGRAPH SUPPORT to develop each paragraph that elaborates the argument or claim of your essay. This diagram is helpful for persuasive writing. EXERCSE Fill out a paragraph support for one paragraph in your essay. Start by writing a topic sentence that strongly states the point you want to make. Next backup that point with supporting evidence and any details that elaborate the evidence. Then refer to the completed paragraph support as you draft this paragraph of your essay. Topic sentence that states ypur point Supporting evidence 1 Supporting evidence 2 vl' (} '2 tj 0. E o u, 1.. i
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Thesis Sentence The hoozledorfs should be eradicated from the planet. These dog-like animals have killed too many humans in the last decade. Explain the problem. What is it all about? How long has it been going on? They were once a rare species thought to be going extinct, but now they are running rampant all over the Texas countryside. t all began )vith the Keene Beta-Club in Keene, Texas. They decided to have a school project to stop the unnecessary killing ofthe rare species. Farmers had been killing them of/because they were destroying their cattle herds and eating most oftheir crops. After beingplaced on the endangered species list, the hoozledorfpopulation has grown too large. Two years ago they claimed theirfirst human victim. Now that that they have a taste ofhuman blood, they want more. Paragraph 1, reason 1: Topic Sentence Transition words: First ofall, The hoozledorjs are endangering the lives ofhumans in Texas. Source Cards 1.' Dallas Morning News (i,q, 3; 2, P, 4); 2. Kerrville Daily Times(2,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); Journal ofanimals (3,(2, 2; 2, P, 4). Paragraph 2, reason 2: Topic Sentence Transition: Secondly The hoozledorfs are killing offall the cattle in Texas. ~is harms Texas economy in many ways. Source Cards i. Hill Country (i,q, 3; ~, P, 4); 2. Kerrville Daily Times (2,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); Journal ofanimals (3,Q, 2; 2, P, 4) Paragraph 3, reason 3: Topic Sentence Transition: Another way this issue These fierce animals are eating all ofthe farmers' crops including alfalfa hay, pumpkins in the fall, and carrots and turnips. These are Texas' main agricultural exports. Evidence;' quotes, source Source Cards i. Newsweek (i,q, 3; 2, P, 4); 2. Journal ofagriculture (2,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); Journal ofanimals (3,Q, 2; 2, P, 4)
, ".,.. Paragraph 5, Counter Example 1: Topic Sentence OR Contrary to this idea Transition: Some might say,,. Some might say that all animals have a right to co-exist, especially those that run the risk ofgoing extinct. However, ifwe allow them to roam free, humans will soon be extinct. Source Cards: 1. PETA (J,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); 2. Journal ofhumans for Animals (2,Q, 3; 2, P, 4); Conclusion The life ofanimals is important. True, the hoozledorjs once were on the brink ofbeing irradiated However, who could have foreseen that the hoozl~dorjs wouldpose such a problem with humans? Even ifthey don't pose a threat to the extinction ofhumans, they currently pose a threat to the way oflife ofall Texans in the area ofcommerce, prosperity and, more and more, safety. fthe protection ofthe hoozledorf continues, who knows, it may-not be too far in the future that the human race will be on the brink of extinction also. The question is where our priorities lie-,withhumans or with hoozledorjs. There isn't enough room on the planet for both ofus.
nformation on this page goes in this order: Magazine Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article" Magazine Name 30 April 2001 : Volume# ssue#. Newspaper Last Name, First Name. 44Title ofarticle" Newspaper Name 30 April 2001: Section of paper where found. nternet Site Last Name, First Name. 4'Title ofarticle" Site Name Date ofarticle. www.webaddress.com(date you found site). Double space Skip twice between all bits of information Grammatical Do not use sentence fragments; make sure you have a subject and a verb. Do not have run-on sentences; compound sentences are great, but limit the size of them and use correct punctuation. Use parallel structure when possible.