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Stricter Gun Control Laws: Saving Lives from Gun Violence

This article discusses the need for stricter gun control laws in the United States to address the alarming crisis of gun violence and save lives. It explores the debate surrounding gun control and highlights the growing number of victims. The article emphasizes the urgency for action and the consequences of inaction.

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Stricter Gun Control Laws: Saving Lives from Gun Violence

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  1. Good Morning Sophomores! Agenda: • Type Body Paragraph 1 and 2 Announcement: • Wednesday is the last day to submit any late work for partial credit

  2. Sophomore Writing Workshop

  3. EXAMPLE

  4. Entire Argumentative Essay Outline

  5. Introduction Paragraph: - Funnel-shaped Introduction (3 parts) Body Paragraph 1 (Your Side): - Two main reasons for the Pro or Con side - Follows the outline; has citations Body Paragraph 2 (The Other Side): - Counterargument - Two main reasons for the Pro or Con side - Follows the outline; has citations Conclusion Paragraph: Restate Main Ideas; closing comments on the topic

  6. Introduction Paragraph

  7. Introduction Paragraph: Attention Grabber Background Information Thesis

  8. Last year, there were approximately 44,000 deaths in the United States due to gun violence. Japan, on the other hand, had only 16 deaths by gun fire. This is simply one example of the alarming crisis that the US continues to face. The term “gun control” refers to the debate on what to do about guns in America. On one side, people want stricter laws to decrease violence and mass shootings. Other people do not want any changes to gun control laws. This issue impacts everyone in this country, as violence can erupt in any corner of the country. Despite the growing number of victims, this continues to be a controversial issue. People are torn about what to do about this divisive topic. In the meantime, innocent victims continue to suffer the consequences of inaction. Stricter gun control laws must be passed immediately in order to save future lives from gun violence.

  9. Last year, there were approximately 44,000 deaths in the United States due to gun violence. Japan, on the other hand, had only 16 deaths by gun fire. This is simply one example of the alarming crisis that the US continues to face. The term “gun control” refers to the debate on what to do about guns in America. On one side, people want stricter laws to decrease violence and mass shootings. Other people do not want any changes to gun control laws. This issue impacts everyone in this country, as violence can erupt in any corner of the country. Despite the growing number of victims, this continues to be a controversial issue. People are torn about what to do about this divisive topic. In the meantime, innocent victims continue to suffer the consequences of inaction. Stricter gun control laws must be passed immediately in order to save future lives from gun violence.

  10. Last year, there were approximately 44,000 deaths in the United States due to gun violence. Japan, on the other hand, had only 16 deaths by gun fire. This is simply one example of the alarming crisis that the US continues to face. The term “gun control” refers to the debate on what to do about guns in America. On one side, people want stricter laws to decrease violence and mass shootings. Other people do not want any changes to gun control laws. This issue impacts everyone in this country, as violence can erupt in any corner of the country. Despite the growing number of victims, this continues to be a controversial issue. People are torn about what to do about this divisive topic. In the meantime, innocent victims continue to suffer the consequences of inaction. Stricter gun control laws must be passed immediately in order to save future lives from gun violence.

  11. Body Paragraph 1: Your Side

  12. Outline for Body Paragraph 1 Proor Con Reason #1 Text Evidence (with citation) Explanation of Evidence Explanation of Evidence Pro or Con Reason #2 Text Evidence (with citation) Explanation of Evidence Explanation of Evidence

  13. Body Paragraph 2: Counterargument, The Other Side

  14. Outline for Body Paragraph 2 Proor Con Reason #1 Text Evidence (with citation) Explain why Reason #1 is wrong More explanation Pro or Con Reason #2 Text Evidence (with citation) Explain why Reason #2 is wrong More explanation

  15. So….what is MLA? Note: MLA stands for Modern Language Association

  16. BAD EXAMPLE

  17. GOOD EXAMPLE

  18. MLA format is a specific way to organize and write a research paper. There are rules for everything! Writing in MLA Format

  19. Font: 12 point Times New Roman or Arial • Entire Paper is double-spaced • Heading in top left includes your name, teacher’s name, class name, and date (spelled out) General Formatting Requirements:

  20. Page Numbers: top right corner, your last name and the page number • Title: centered below heading, no bold, underline, or italics • Margins: One Inch on all sides General Formatting Requirements:

  21. Works Cited Page

  22. The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is a separate page that lists detailed information about your sources. Works Cited Page

  23. Page: Last, separate, page of your essay • Sources are listed alphabetically by author’s last name • If there is no author, list it by the “article” name • Spacing: Double-spaced with a hanging indent General Formatting Requirements:

  24. Hanging Indent

  25. Your in-text citations must match an entry on your Works Cited page General Formatting Requirements:

  26. In-Text Citations

  27. Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web. Date of Access. Example: Hinskey, David. “How to Treat a Sprained Ankle.” Medical Aid Online. Vaxwell Media, 2017. Web. 26 Apr 2019.

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