Lesson 25 of 88 · Argumentative Essay
⭐ 30 XP🗻 Essay SummitExplanatory: The Justice System
Explain how the criminal justice system works in the United States.
🎯 Your mission
One claim. Three reasons. One unforgettable ending.
⚡ The twist
Your opinion is not enough. Bring evidence.
Warm-up scribble
Write down something you believe — and one reason you believe it.
Mentor sentence
🗻 Weak claim: "Phones are bad sometimes." Strong claim: "Phones cost students 23 minutes of focus per hour."
Instructions
Explain how the criminal justice system works in the United States.
What to Include
Topic
Clearly introduce the topic.
Facts
Include at least three facts or details.
Organization
Group related information together.
Vocabulary
Use topic-specific vocabulary.
Conclusion
Write a concluding sentence.
Creative Writing
Explain how the criminal justice system works in the United States.
Writing Prompt:
Explain how the criminal justice system works in the United States.
What to include:
- Topic: Clearly introduce the topic.
- Facts: Include at least three facts or details.
- Organization: Group related information together.
- Vocabulary: Use topic-specific vocabulary.
- Conclusion: Write a concluding sentence.
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Why this matters in real life
When you grow up, the people who can defend an idea win the room.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Pick a topic you feel strongly about. Write 3 reasons you're right.
For the dinner table
“What's one opinion you'd defend in front of the whole class?”
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