Weebly



I am Malala Argumentative EssayThe argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner. You are to write a 3 page argumentative essay on an issue presented in the novel. Proper MLA format must be used, including 1 inch margins, an appropriate heading (no title page), page numbers, and parenthetical citation. You may visit the MLA web site for help at or use the Purdue Writing Lab at . Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body, and conclusion.Transitions are the mortar that holds the foundation of the essay together. Without logical progression of thought, the reader is unable to follow the essay’s argument, and the structure will collapse. Transitions should wrap up the idea from the previous section and introduce the idea that is to follow in the next section.Body paragraphs that include evidential support.Each paragraph should be limited to the discussion of one general idea. This will allow for clarity and direction throughout the essay. In addition, such conciseness creates an ease of readability for one’s audience. It is important to note that each paragraph in the body of the essay must have some logical connection to the thesis statement in the opening paragraph. Some paragraphs will directly support the thesis statement with evidence collected during research. It is also important to explain how and why the evidence supports the thesis (claim).However, argumentative essays should also consider and explain differing points of view regarding the topic. Depending on the length of the assignment, students should dedicate one or two paragraphs of an argumentative essay to discussing conflicting opinions on the topic. Rather than explaining how these differing opinions are wrong outright, students should note how opinions that do not align with their thesis might not be well informed or how they might be out of date.Evidential support (whether factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal).The argumentative essay requires well-researched, accurate, detailed, and current information to support the thesis statement and consider other points of view. Some factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal evidence should support the thesis. However, students must consider multiple points of view when collecting evidence. As noted in the paragraph above, a successful and well-rounded argumentative essay will also discuss opinions not aligning with the thesis. It is unethical to exclude evidence that may not support the thesis. It is not the student’s job to point out how other positions are wrong outright, but rather to explain how other positions may not be well informed or up to date on the topic.Some Possible Arguable Prompts to Consider: Do you perceive any threats to the education of women in the United States? How about other countries? How does Malala respond to these experiences? How has her character been shaped by these experiences? Describe the changes to Pakistan and Swat throughout the I Am Malala story. How do changing attitudes in a culture impact the religions in that culture? How are changes brought about within religious groups? Has the Muslim religion changed in the past fifty years? Explain changes in another religion and how those changes have influenced a culture.“When my parents finally got back to the hostel,” Malala wrote, “it was with a very heavy heart. My father did not want me to come around in a strange country without my famimly there. He was worried about how confused I would be. My last memory would be of the school bus, and he was distraught that I would feel abandoned by them.” Nonetheless, her parents made the decision to let Malala go by plane to England for necessary treatment of her serious wound. It was a difficult decision to make. Were they correct in making it? Beyond the treatment that Malala needed and received, the situation was charged with politics, religion, social values, and emotion. Would you have been able to make the same decision? Why or why not?Many who have read the book wonder how Malala could be such a profound thinker at such a young age. What shaped Malala’s outlook? Compare what you learned about Malala in the book to speeches and interviews she has given (see “Useful Resources”). Does Malala seem as welleducated and thoughtful in these media representations as she does in the book? Why or why not?Malala wrote, “It was in one of Yaseem’s newspapers that my father read for the first time some of the incredible international reaction to my shooting.” Why and how did the international audience react? What was the purpose behind these reactions? Besides making feelings known, do statements to the media by government leaders have any value to the victim of a violent act? If government leaders want to make significant change, what might they do beyond voicing their concerns?While Malala loved school and spoke warmly of her teachers, she also shared criticism. Compare and contrast schools with which you are familiar to the schools Malala describes. What are their strengths and weaknesses? How does the educational system in any country shape the workforce and culture?Malala loved to read and to surround herself with books. At age 11, she read “A Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking. Also at a young age, she read “The Alchemist” by Brazilian author Paul Coelho and “Anna Karenina” by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. Other favorites included Jane Austen’s novels and “The Wizard of Oz.” Describe the impact that reading such a variety of books had on Malala’s intellect, attitudes, and world vision. How does this compare with the role reading plays in your life?Malala’s celebrity status ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download