US History

The Pros and Cons of Globalization Argument Chart (50 points)

Your claim should be a statement such as Globalization has been so harmful to workers that it has not been successful, or Globalization has led to so much innovation that society as a whole has benefitted.

Your evidence will come from the reading. Write your evidence in your own world.

The counterargument is the opposing side’s viewpoint. Treat it respectfully! Although you can hardly tell from watching/listening to the news, people can and do disagree with each other ALL THE TIME. Conversations then help people come to agreement to solve problems.

Your conclusion is a wrap-up of why you hold the belief you do. It should not restate the claim but should give your reader something to think about. The conclusion is a way to get your reader to want to continue thinking about this topic or actually doing something about it. Notice the conclusion is worth 10 points.

Claim (5 points)

Evidence to support your claim (5 points each)

Counterargument (What would someone say who didn’t agree with you?) (5 points)

Evidence to support counterargument (5 points each)

Conclusion (10 points)

Writing checklist

You wrote in complete sentences.

You wrote in your own words or used quotes appropriately, citing the author.

Your tone was respectful of the opposing viewpoint.

Your conclusion is interesting and gives the reader something to think about.