Your Own Argument (Multi-Source Argument)
Objectives:
Use all phases of the writing process to create
a largely error free essay; avoid plagiarism; employ a
variety of organizational patterns to support or advance
central ideas (theses/claims).
6 pages
Prompt #1:
Zootopia
Required Research/Readings:
Zootopia (2016),
Additional Readings:
“Prejudice, Stereotyping and Discrimination,” “At 13, I Didn’t Expect My
Teacher To Be Afraid of Me,” “The Nature of Prejudice,”
“In Tackling Bias In
Policing, ‘Zootopia’ Veers Into The Uncanny Valley,” and “This is Your
Brain on Nationalism: The Science of Us Vs. Them”
Background:
So far, you will have watched
Zootopia
, and read tadditional
readings, which you can use for this prompt. The film, while funny and engaging
in many ways, presents certain social issues addressing the perceptions and
prejudices that come with race, size, gender or overall identity and social
expectations.
Prompt:
Your task is to consider some of the social, racial, or identity issues that
present themselves. Using
Zootopia
and
at least
one
of the readings, you will need to come up with your own argument about a social issue that was presented
or implied. Your argument should be focused on the meaning you have taken
from the article(s) and movie. Consider what we have learned about constructing
an effective argument through rhetorical strategies such as PACES and Ethos,
Pathos, Logos PowerPoint to develop your own.
Requirements (Successful Essays Will Include):
An introduction with a hook, background information, and a thesis with your
argument about the prompt you have chosen
Use of PACES or Rhetorical Strategies
Counter Argument and Refutation Paragraph (either your first body paragraph or
your last body paragraph)
Body paragraphs in PIE format
A conclusion with a restatement of the thesis and final thoughts.
A Creative Title
