Students will begin an argumentative essay by writing an introduction to Part II: Writing a

Historical Argument.

Success Criteria

I can write an introduction.

I can write an attention grabbing sentence.

I can use background information on the topic or question.

I can write a claim as the last sentence in the introduction.

Traits

Trait 3

Introduces a clearly stated argument that answer the Inquiry Question.

TraitsTrait 7

Uses accurate historical information in documents provided to strengthen the argument.

Utilizes features such as background, context, source information, or outside information to enhance the essay and discuss the topic in accurate historical context.

Introductory ParagraphIntroduction

Attention getting sentence

Background information on the topic or question

Definition of terms contained within the question

Introduction

Claim

Introductory ParagraphInquiry Question

Does geography help or hurt the development of civilization?

Introduction

Claim

Introductory ParagraphIntroduction

Claim

Human beings first appeared on earth thousands of years ago. These people were nomads. They hunted and gathered their food. Then a great invention occurred. Humans figured out how to farm. They also learned to domesticate animals. Agriculture and animals depended on rivers. Around rivers civilizations thrived. Geography helped the development of civilizations because rivers helped civilization prosper.

Introductory ParagraphIntroduction

Claim

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Success Criteria

I can write an introduction.

I can write an attention grabbing sentence.

I can use background information on the topic or question.

I can write a claim as the last sentence in the introduction.