• Rough Draft submission must be at least four pages. (Final submission must be five (5) full pages. The 6th page should be the Works Cited page.)
• Submission must include approved claim. Plastic bag claim approved. (This should be the last sentence of the introduction.

this is my outline so far

Page 1 of 11 O . . Directions: For this assignment you are not required to write a complete draft of your Argument Essay. Instead, you are to select a topic for your Argument Essay and write a detailed outline of your essay based on the model below. For the assignment submission, you are only required to complete the highlighted items. For your own writing, you should complete the outline, as it should help to keep your thoughts organized. INTRODUCTION Your introductory paragraph sets the stage or the context for the position you are arguing for. This introduction should end with a thesis statement that provides your claim (what you are arguing for) and the reasons for your position on an issue. HOOK Imagine a world drowning in plastic pollution-oceans filled with debris, wildlife choking on plastic waste, and landscapes scarred There are many ways to by non-biodegradable bags. write a hook. The hook you choose should make sense within the context of the information. The hook should be explained. BACKGROUND Plastic bags, introduced as a convenience, have become an environmental menace. They contribute significantly to pollution, This information gives the using up non-renewable resources and posing health risks. reader the basic information needed to understand your position and its importance. CLAIM/THESIS The United States government should ban plastic bags in all grocery stores to reduce environmental pollution, conserve natural The thesis statement resources, and enhance public health and safety. states what your position on an issue is. It appears at the end of the introduction. The college-level thesis statement does not have to include the threepoints. However, you should know what they are so that you can write about them in the body paragraphs What are the three reasons that you are claiming that your thesis is true? For example: The long-term, detrimental effects of spanking on children are...physical. emotional, mental Point #1: Reducing Point #2: Plastic bags use non- Point #3: Eliminating plastic environmental pollution is renewable resources such as bags reduces health and safety crucial as plastic bags are petroleum and banning them risks linked to toxins released a major contributor to could conserve these vital from plastic degradation. land and marine pollution. resources. BODY PARAGRAPH #1 This is the heart of your essay. Generally, you begin with a general statement that yo with specific details or examples. C Plastic bags are a major source of pollution in both land and Connect aquatic environments. Write a topic sentence that connects to the first point of your thesis statement. These bags often end up in waterways, harming marine life and ANSWER ecosystems. They take hundreds of years to decompose, steadily releasing microplastics. Answer any question a reader might have about the topic sentence. Define any vocabulary that may clarify your points. Clarify everything you have said. This should all be your own words. *Your ownwords should be the bulk of the paragraph. According to a study by the UN Environment Programmed, an SOURCE estimated 100,000 marine animals die each year due to plastic pollution. Include a citation and/or evidence from your source that supports what you stated above. You MUST quote the text. Use evidence-based terms to begin your sentences o See your Annotated Bibliography or look up a scholarly source to cite. Be sure to introduce your evidence. Only use the part of the source that supports what is written in the "A." The quote should be specific and succinct; it should not take up more of the paragraph than your own words. E Marine creatures often mistake plastic bags for food, leading to EXPLAIN, ingestion and death. Thus, banning plastic bags can protect marine ELABORATE, biodiversity. EXAMPLE Explain the context of theevidence. Then, explain in detail (in your own words) how this evidence supports your topic sentence. Then, elaborate (in your own words) on how this evidence connects to and proves your claim. Give examples from connections you made This section MUST be your own words. (Optional) Repeating steps help to Optional - To further develop and support the topic sentence of further develop the this paragraph, you can repeat steps ASE, or SE, or E. paragraph. A: You may add an additional point to support the topic sentence (C) in a different way). S: You may add a quote from your source to support the additional point. o Or, you may skip adding an addition point, and simply add another quote to further support your original point. E: All citations/quotes from sources must always be explained and elaborated upon. S Plastic bags, initially seen as convenient, are now a significant SUMMARIZE environmental threat, contributing to pollution, depleting non- 30 renewable resources, and endangering public health. Banning plastic bags in U.S. grocery stores would address these issues by All paragraphs must have reducing pollution, conserving vital resources like petroleum, and a wrap-up sentence. minimizing health risks associated with plastic degradation. Summarize the main Plastic bags are a leading source of land and marine pollution, points of the paragraph in taking centuries to decompose and releasing harmful microplastics 1-2 succinct sentences. that threaten ecosystems. Their widespread presence in waterways results in the death of an estimated 100,000 marine animals annually, highlighting the urgency of this issue.BODY PARAGRAPH #2 Beyond pollution, plastic bags contribute to the depletion of Connect natural resources. Write a topic sentence that connect to the second point (Reason #2) of your thesis statement. Start broad then transition to the narrow parts of your argument. Plastic bags are made from petroleum, a finite resource that is ANSWER becoming increasingly scarce. Answer any question a reader might have about the topic sentence. Define any vocabulary that may clarify your points. This should all be your own words. *Your own words should be the bulk of the paragraph. S The Environmental Protection Agency reports that 12 million SOURCE barrels of oil are used annually to produce plastic bags in the U.S. Include a citation and/orevidence from your source that supports what you stated above. You MUST quote the text. Use evidence-based terms to begin your sentences. o See your Annotated Bibliography or look up a scholarly source to cite. Be sure to introduce your evidence. By banning plastic bags, we save these resources for essential EXPLAIN, EXTEND uses, helping to secure a sustainable future. Explain how this evidence supports your answer. Then, clarify how this evidence connects to and proves your claim. Give examples from connections you made. This should all be your own words. (Optional) Optional - To further develop and support the topic sentence of this paragraph, you can repeat steps ASE, SE, or E. Be sure to include transitional words. is Plastic bags deplete finite resources like petroleum, with 12 SUMMARIZE million barrels of oil used annually in the U.S. Banning plastic bags would conserve these resources for essential purposes, All paragraphs must have promoting sustainability for the future. a wrap-up sentence. Summarize the main points of this paragraph in 1-2 succinct sentences.BODY PARAGRAPH #3 C Plastic bag use poses significant health risks. Connect Write a topic sentence that connects to the second point (Reason #3) of your thesis statement. Start broad then transition to the narrow parts of your argument When plastic degrades, it releases toxic chemicals that can ANSWER contaminate air, water, and soil, posing risks to human health. Answer any question a reader might have about the topic sentence. Define any vocabulary that may clarify your points. This should all be your own words. *Your own words should be the bulk of the paragraph. S Research published in the journal Environmental Science & SOURCE Technology highlights the impact of these toxins on human health. Include a citation and/or evidence from your source that supports what you stated above. You MUST quote the text. Use evidence-based terms to begin your sentences. o See your Annotated Bibliography or look up aPage 18 of 11 scholarly source to cite. o Be sure to introduce your evidence. Reducing plastic bag usage minimizes the release of harmful EXPLAIN, EXTEND substances, promoting cleaner and safer communities. Explain how this evidence supports your answer. Then, clarify how this evidence connects to and proves your claim. Give examples from connections you made (Optional) Optional - To further develop and support the topic sentence of this paragraph, you can repeat steps ASE, or SE, or E. Be sure to include transitional words. S Plastic bags release toxic chemicals during degradation, SUMMARIZE contaminating air, water, and soil, and posing risks to human health. Reducing their use limits exposure to these toxins, All paragraphs must have a wrap-up sentence. fostering cleaner and healthier communities. Summarize the main points of the paragraph in 1-2 succinct sentences.COUNTER ARGUMENT PARAGRAPH Any well-written argument must anticipate and address positions in opposition to the one being argued, Pointing out what your opposition is likely to say in response to your argument shows that you have thought critically about your topic. Addressing the opposite side actually makes your argument stronger. E Some argue that plastic bags are more convenient and cheaper for EXPOSE both retailers and consumers. COUNTERCLAIM #1 Expose the Other Side. Explain the point of view of the opposite claim and the reasons for their belief. "It is very important to include transitional words so that it doesn't seem as if you are switching your entire argument at the last minute. *Provide evidence that those with opposite views feel the way you just explained. E (optional) EXPOSE COUNTERCLAIM #2 Same notes as above. However, they are wrong because however, the long-term REFUTE THE environmental and health costs outweigh the short-term COUNTERCLAIMS convenience. Reusable alternatives provide sustainable and Prove why the opposing economical solutions in the long run. claim is wrong. Do this with logical statements to prove why your claim is stronger. S While plastic bags may seem convenient and cost-effective, their SUMMARIZE long-term environmental and health impacts far outweigh these10 benefits. Reusable alternatives offer a sustainable and economical All paragraphs must have solution, making them a better choice for the future. a wrap-up sentence. Summarize the main points of the paragraph in 1-2 succinct sentences. CONCLUSION The conclusion should bring the essay to a logical end. It should explain what the importance of your issue is in a larger context. Your conclusion should also reiterate why your topic is worth caring about. The conclusion can, also, how your reader what would happen if your argument is or is not believed or acted upon as you believe it should be. R Therefore, a ban on plastic bags is essential for environmental RESTATE THESIS preservation, resource conservation, and public health improvement. Restate your thesis from paragraph one in a new and original way. (Make sure to include a transition.) R Banning plastic bags will diminish pollution, conserve crucial RECAP MAIN POINTS resources, and safeguard public health. Include a brief summary of the paper's main points, but don't simply repeat things that were in your paper. Instead, show how the points you made and the support and examples you used fit together. Pull it all together.11 With alternatives readily available, the shift away from plastic REVEAL OVERALL bags offers a promising path towards a cleaner and healthier THOUGHTS future. Refer to your hook or find a quote to inspire your reader. Include a provocative insight or quotation. Propose a course of action, a solution to an issue, or questions for further study. Point to broader implications