Bill of Rights Persuasive Essay Outline Content   Paragraph 1: Introduction Hook- attention grabber Brief overview of topic, why it is controversial, how it...

Bill of Rights Persuasive Essay Outline Content

Paragraph 1: Introduction

• Hook- attention grabber

• Brief overview of topic, why it is controversial, how it applies to the Bill of Rights

• Thesis statement: Subject + Opinion + Rationale

Paragraph 2: Body Paragraph- 1st argument in support of your position

• Main topic sentence (explaining argument)

• Supporting details/evidence

• Must mention at least ONE Supreme Court Case that backs up your opinion

• Concluding sentence/transition sentence

Paragraph 3: Body Paragraph- 2nd argument in support of your position

• Main topic sentence (explaining argument)

• Supporting details/evidence

• Must mention at least ONE Supreme Court Case that backs up your opinion

• Concluding sentence/transition sentence

Paragraph 4: Body Paragraph- Counter Arguments/Opposing Viewpoints of Issue

• Main topic sentence (explaining arguments of opposing side)

• Supporting details/evidence

• Must mention at least ONE Supreme Court Case that backs up opposing viewpoint

• Concluding sentence/transition sentence

Paragraph 5:  Body Paragraph- Last and Strongest Argument Supporting Your Viewpoint

• Main topic sentence (explaining argument)

• Supporting details/evidence

• Must mention at least ONE Supreme Court Case that backs up your opinion

• Concluding sentence/transition sentence

Paragraph 6: Conclusion Paragraph

• Restate thesis

• Summarize main points

• Relate issue to our understanding of rights and government (and to your life)

  How does this issue relate to the amendment you have chosen?

  What are some Supreme Court Cases that have tackled this amendment issue? (find at least 3 cases)

  What is your opinion of this issue?

  I want to write about freedom of speech in school I need at least 3 cases. Use the words as simple as u can because my English is not that good.