ACT Prep: Writing Skills

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Agenda

• Provide 5 paragraph structure• Take Questions, Dive Deeper• Study Hall

Structure

• 1: Intro• Why your topic is

important• END with clear thesis:

I believe______.

• 2: #1 Reason you are right

• 3: #2 Reason you are right

• 4: Counter Claim• Some people may

disagree and say_______. They are wrong because_________.

• 5: Conclusion• Restate Thesis• Wrap Up Main Reasons• Now that I believe you,

what should I do?

Example Outline

• Should the driving age be raised to 18?

Sample Outline • 1: Intro• Driving is an important rite

of passage in our society. Lots of good and bad things come of it.

• I believe the driving age should be raised.

• 2: Many teens may not be able to handle the responsibility.

• 3: Teens already have a lot of other things to study for than the driving exams.

• 4: Counter Claim• Some people may disagree

and say that teens need a license so they can drive themselves to different activities. They are wrong because our city offers a lot of public transportation opportunities.

• 5: Conclusion• I believe age should be raised• Too much responsibility• Lots of other studying• Write a letter to your senator

Questions?• If yes, ASK! • If no, Study Hall!