Directions: Plan an argument to answer the prompt on the following page. Be prepared to develop a position and provide evidence to support your argument. Be sure to include:
1.Thesis
2.Argument
3.Evidence
4.Counterargument
5. Evidence (for Counterargument)
6. Rebuttal
7. Evidence (for Rebuttal)
Argument Journal: 8 Oct.
Players compete in huge arenas, cheered on by thousands of screaming fans, with millions of dollars in prize money at stake. Top competitors must endure grueling training regimens, but also enjoy soaring salaries and corporate endorsement deals. We’re not talking about basketball or football here, but the elite world of professional gaming. What people are talking about is the new designation of “esports” to the competitive video game circuit.
Compose an argument that presents what you believe in response to the statement that video games are the newest sport available to potential competitors. Use appropriate evidence from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.
1.Thesis
2.Argument
3.Evidence
4.Counterargument
5. Evidence (for Counterargument)
6. Rebuttal
7. Evidence (for Rebuttal)
Argument Journal: 8 Oct.
Players compete in huge arenas, cheered on by thousands of screaming fans, with millions of dollars in prize money at stake. Top competitors must endure grueling training regimens, but also enjoy soaring salaries and corporate endorsement deals. We’re not talking about basketball or football here, but the elite world of professional gaming. What people are talking about is the new designation of “esports” to the competitive video game circuit.
Compose an argument that presents what you believe in response to the statement that video games are the newest sport available to potential competitors. Use appropriate evidence from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.