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In preparation for writing a full essay in answer to the prompt above, Anton’s teacher asked each student to write a single paragraph in class. Students were allowed to use their notes from the discussion and to refer to the sticky notes on the board in order to express their initial thoughts.

Anton’s teacher was clear about the expectations for the assignment. Following the mental moves for argument, students were expected to both take a stand (make a claim) and recognize alternate points of view (counterclaim). The teacher also emphasized the importance of evidence in establishing these claims.

Here is Anton’s first draft, written in class: