Benjamin L. Stewart

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Writing II Module 16: Revise and Edit

Monday

Instruction

  1. Add to this Google Docs one example of how you are using the comma taken from your arguementative essay.

  • Examples of using semicolons. - Semicolon usage

    • I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.

    • The research is promising; the sample size is still too small.

    • The class read the article; then they wrote a brief summary.

    • Some students preferred a printed copy; others used the PDF.

    • The experiment failed; we repeated it with a new control group.

    • For the essay, you need an introduction; three body paragraphs (claim, counterclaim, and rebuttal); and a conclusion.

    • Please bring a notebook; a pen or pencil; and the readings (the article, the worksheet, and your draft).

    • The data look reliable; however, we still need a larger sample.

    • I finished the first draft; therefore, I can start revising today.

  1. Add to this Google Docs one example sentence taken from your introduction paragraph using the semicolon in one of the ways discussed today in class (see above).

  2. Review Introduction Paragraph.

Action Steps

  • Puncutation rules when writing your five-paragraph argumentative essay.

    1. Use at least one example of each of the first five ways commas may be used (A Deep Dive into Commas).

    2. Use the semicolon once.

  • This is how I would schedule my time writing my five-paragraph essay:

    1. Complete your first body paragraph (initial claim) by May 11, 2026..

    2. Complete your second body paragraph (counterclaim) by May 14, 2026.

    3. Complete your third body paragraph (rebuttal) by May 22, 2026..

    4. Complete your introduction paragraph by May 27, 2026.

    5. Complete your first body paragraph by May 29, 2026.

  • Throughout your five-paragraph argumentative essay, include examples of different ways to use the comma:

    1. At least one example of the serial comma.

    2. At least one example of a comma after a transition or introductory phrase. Types of transitions

    3. Only one example of a non-restricted relative clause. Relative clauses

    4. At least one example of a restricted relative clause where no comma is required.

    5. At least one example of a comma used in a complex sentence.

    6. At least one example of a comma used in a compound sentence.

    7. Only one example of a comma used as an appositive. Appositive phrases

Tuesday

Instruction

  • Tip: Linking sentence transitions for concluding first and second body paragraphs (linking sentence that connects the main idea of the current paragraph to the main idea of the next body paragraph.

    • “While it is true that , this view overlooks .”

    • “Admittedly, ; however, .”

    • “This argument seems convincing because , yet it fails to consider .”

    • “Although opponents claim , [state the claim (topic sentence) from the next body paragraph] .”

    • “Even if , it does not follow that .”

    • “The key issue is not , but rather .”

Action Steps

Complete linking sentence handout.

  • This is how I would schedule my time writing my five-paragraph essay:

    1. Complete your first body paragraph (initial claim) by May 11, 2026..

    2. Complete your second body paragraph (counterclaim) by May 14, 2026.

    3. Complete your third body paragraph (rebuttal) by May 22, 2026..

    4. Complete your introduction paragraph by May 27, 2026.

    5. Complete your first body paragraph by May 29, 2026.

  • Throughout your five-paragraph argumentative essay, include examples of different ways to use the comma:

    1. At least one example of the serial comma.

    2. At least one example of a comma after a transition or introductory phrase. Types of transitions

    3. Only one example of a non-restricted relative clause. Relative clauses

    4. At least one example of a restricted relative clause where no comma is required.

    5. At least one example of a comma used in a complex sentence.

    6. At least one example of a comma used in a compound sentence.

    7. Only one example of a comma used as an appositive. Appositive phrases

Wednesday

Instruction

  • Tip: Linking sentence transitions for concluding first and second body paragraphs (linking sentence that connects the main idea of the current paragraph to the main idea of the next body paragraph.

    • “While it is true that , this view overlooks .”

    • “Admittedly, ; however, .”

    • “This argument seems convincing because , yet it fails to consider .”

    • “Although opponents claim , [state the claim (topic sentence) from the next body paragraph] .”

    • “Even if , it does not follow that .”

    • “The key issue is not , but rather .”

Action Steps

Complete linking sentence handout.

  • This is how I would schedule my time writing my five-paragraph essay:

    1. Complete your first body paragraph (initial claim) by May 11, 2026..

    2. Complete your second body paragraph (counterclaim) by May 14, 2026.

    3. Complete your third body paragraph (rebuttal) by May 22, 2026..

    4. Complete your introduction paragraph by May 27, 2026.

    5. Complete your first body paragraph by May 29, 2026.

  • Throughout your five-paragraph argumentative essay, include examples of different ways to use the comma:

    1. At least one example of the serial comma.

    2. At least one example of a comma after a transition or introductory phrase. Types of transitions

    3. Only one example of a non-restricted relative clause. Relative clauses

    4. At least one example of a restricted relative clause where no comma is required.

    5. At least one example of a comma used in a complex sentence.

    6. At least one example of a comma used in a compound sentence.

    7. Only one example of a comma used as an appositive. Appositive phrases

Thursday

Instruction

Instruction

  • Complete first draft of Argumentative Essay (block method) in Argumentative Essays. There is nothing to submit to Teams.

    1. Title of your essay

    2. Image

    3. ‣ with at least one citation to support the background information

      1. hook

      2. background information (with at least one citation)

      3. Thesis statement

    4. Three body paragraphs according to the The M.E.A.L. Plan: A Comprehensive Approach to Paragraph Development

      1. At least one citation to support evidence

      2. 120-180 words

      3. 5-8 sentences

    5. Conclusion Paragraph

      1. Restate the thesis statement

      2. State the significance, relevance, big picture, etc. of the thesis statement. Why should anyone care?

      3. Conclude with a closing statement

    6. Citations and references according to APA.

      1. Paraphrase all citations.

      2. Include only parenthetical citations.

      3. Avoid mentioning the author, study, researchers, etc.

      4. At least three references

      5. At least one citation in each paragraph except for the conclusion paragraph.

Action Steps

  • This is how I would schedule my time writing my five-paragraph essay:

    1. Complete your first body paragraph (initial claim) by May 11, 2026..

    2. Complete your second body paragraph (counterclaim) by May 14, 2026.

    3. Complete your third body paragraph (rebuttal) by May 22, 2026..

    4. Complete your introduction paragraph by May 27, 2026.

    5. Complete your first body paragraph by May 29, 2026.

  • Throughout your five-paragraph argumentative essay, include examples of different ways to use the comma:

    1. At least one example of the serial comma.

    2. At least one example of a comma after a transition or introductory phrase. Types of transitions

    3. Only one example of a non-restricted relative clause. ‣

    4. At least one example of a restricted relative clause where no comma is required.

    5. At least one example of a comma used in a complex sentence.

    6. At least one example of a comma used in a compound sentence.

    7. Only one example of a comma used as an appositive. ‣

Friday

Instruction

Instruction

  • Complete first draft of Argumentative Essay (block method) in Argumentative Essays. There is nothing to submit to Teams.

    1. Title of your essay

    2. Image

    3. ‣ with at least one citation to support the background information

      1. hook

      2. background information (with at least one citation)

      3. Thesis statement

    4. Three body paragraphs according to the The M.E.A.L. Plan: A Comprehensive Approach to Paragraph Development

      1. At least one citation to support evidence

      2. 120-180 words

      3. 5-8 sentences

    5. Conclusion Paragraph

      1. Restate the thesis statement

      2. State the significance, relevance, big picture, etc. of the thesis statement. Why should anyone care?

      3. Conclude with a closing statement

    6. Citations and references according to APA.

      1. Paraphrase all citations.

      2. Include only parenthetical citations.

      3. Avoid mentioning the author, study, researchers, etc.

      4. At least three references

      5. At least one citation in each paragraph except for the conclusion paragraph.

Action Steps

  • This is how I would schedule my time writing my five-paragraph essay:

    1. Complete your first body paragraph (initial claim) by May 11, 2026..

    2. Complete your second body paragraph (counterclaim) by May 14, 2026.

    3. Complete your third body paragraph (rebuttal) by May 22, 2026..

    4. Complete your introduction paragraph by May 27, 2026.

    5. Complete your first body paragraph by May 29, 2026.

  • Throughout your five-paragraph argumentative essay, include examples of different ways to use the comma:

    1. At least one example of the serial comma.

    2. At least one example of a comma after a transition or introductory phrase. Types of transitions

    3. Only one example of a non-restricted relative clause. ‣

    4. At least one example of a restricted relative clause where no comma is required.

    5. At least one example of a comma used in a complex sentence.

    6. At least one example of a comma used in a compound sentence.

    7. Only one example of a comma used as an appositive. ‣

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