Argumentative Essay about Marijuana

Argumentative Essay about Marijuana

Use quotes below either FOR or AGAINST this statement to express your opinion about marijuana.

Be sure follow the structure of an argumentative essay:

Scoring for your essay:

Introduction as points (15 point)

• hook
• connecting information
• thesis (topic, controlling idea, predictors)

Body 1, 2 your arguments (30 points)

• topic sentences
• supporting information/details
• transitions

Counter Argument (10 points)

• opposing opinion and reason
• your refutation using a quote

Sources (4) (15 points)

• source introduced
• properly quoted/paraphrased with punctuation
• thoroughly explain what your source shows or why it is important your

Conclusion (15 points)

• restate thesis
• summarize main arguments and counter argument
• final thoughts, recommendations, predictions

Grammar, sentence structure, and Mechanics (15points)

• proper use of tense, clauses, prepositions, etc.
• natural use of sentence structure and clauses
• proper punctuation