An argument map does the same thing; however, instead of guiding you along highways and byways, an argument map will guide you through each speaking and writing task from start to finish. | Integrated Essay - 129 Step 2 Listen to the lecture summarize it. When the reading time is up the reading passage will leave the screen. It will be replaced by the lecture. As you listen 1. Look at the Lecture side of your note map. 2. Anticipate the counter argument using the black-and-white rule. 3. Listen for signal words that identify the opinion the body paragraphs and the conclusion. Note the cause-and-effect relationship in each. 130 - Integrated Essay Step 3 Read the prompt write a first draft. When the lecture ends it will leave your computer screen. The reading passage will return. You will also see the prompt. Prompt Summarize the points made in the lecture and show how they cast doubt on the points made in the reading. TASK Using the reading notes already illustrated and your lecture notes write a first draft using either point-by-point or block style. Type your essay. Don t time yourself. Just write. Replay the lecture as needed for practice. Step 4 Check your first draft for Coherence using OPDUL C. Check your first draft for coherence using the Integrated Essay Proficiency Checklist on page 314. Step 5 Revise your first draft using your revision checklist. Step 6 Submit your essay. TASK Rate your teleconferencing essay using the Integrated Essay Rating Guide on page 316. Integrated Essay - 131 Three Common Problems Check the following integrated essay for proficiency using OPDUL C. What problems can you identify He argues that zoos are a bad investment. In addition she claims that zoos have value. First he says that zoos are a waste of money. They use money that could help poor neighborhoods. Moreover she argues against this. Next he claims that zoos are not good for animals. He uses many clear examples such as small cages. Also she argues that he is totally wrong about that. Finally he contends that zoos take up valuable land. In addition she gets really angry about that. In sum he argues that zoos are a waste of money. In conclusion she disagrees.
