“The Debate Over the New York Soda Ban: An Argument for or Against”

Objectives – Based on the New York Soda Ban
LAFS.1112.W.1.1a
Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
LAFS.1112.W.1.1b
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience�s knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
LAFS.1112.W.1.1c
Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
LAFS.1112.W.1.1d
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
LAFS.1112.W.1.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
LAFS.1112.W.2.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.1112.W.2.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.W.3.8
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.W.3.9a
Apply grades 11�12 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics”).
You will write an argument for or against the New York City soda ban based on your outline.
Step 1: Gather your sources and outline. As you write your argument, remember to include:
Introduction
hook
claim
Two body paragraphs
points supporting your claim
counterpoints
rebuttals
transitions to link idea
support from valid sources
chart or infographic is incorporated into the argument
in-text citations that mention your sources by name or titles
Conclusion
reminder of the importance of your claim
address counterclaim
challenge to the audience to take action
Works Cited Section
Sources used are listed in MLA format