Write a thesis statement for the position you will take in your paper. Choose two reasons from your PRO list that support your thesis most effectively. Choose two counter arguments from your CON list and write a refutation for each.

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Argumentative Essay:
Six (6) paragraph essay, convince the reader that either sport hunting should be banned or that it should be allowed to continue.
Include: Introduction & Thesis Statement (1st paragraph), Main Points, Mechanics & Style, & Text Evidence. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome. Use supporting evidence and details to support your position, including all elements including citing your resources.

Outline:
Write a thesis statement for the position you will take in your paper (for or against sport hunting in the United States). The thesis statement is part of your first paragraph. It is a concise, one to two sentence summary of your main point and claim. Please review How to Write a Thesis Statement | Argumentative Essay (Links to an external site.) (video) to help you write your thesis statement:
Thesis Statement:_________________________________
Brainstorm ideas about hunting for sport. Create a Pro & Con Chart and list as many ideas as you can.

Pros Cons
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Choose two reasons from your PRO list that support your thesis most effectively. You now know what your major supporting information will be.
Now, give attention to opposing points-of-view. In the box below, choose two counter arguments from your CON list and write a refutation for each (a refutation is evidence that helps establish something as false). Review this video for help with counter arguments: How to Write a Counter Argument Video (Links to an external site.)

Counterargument (from CON list)
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