4 Parts in Topic Sentence
   1. Transition 
   2. Argumentative vocabulary
   3. Prompt
   4. Reason
   Example: First and foremost, in my opinion, students should not be 
   allowed to use cell phones in schools because they are extremely 
   distracting and, therefore, cause problems in class. 
                     Planning
  I
  R1 Problemsa. Inappropriate sites b. Disruption
  R2 Cheating a. Searchb. Pictures
  R3 No a Distraction
  C
  Example: First and foremost, in my opinion, students should not be allowed to use cell phones in 
  schools because they are extremely distracting and, therefore, cause problems in class. 
  1. Transition 
  2. Argumentative vocabulary
  3. Prompt
  4. Reason
  Write a topic sentence for R2
                       Examples
   R2 example: In addition, I strongly believe students should not be allowed to use cell phones in 
   schools because they can lead to cheating. 
   R3 - Counterclaim topic sentence just introduces what the other side would say to the reader. 
   • Start with transition word or phrase…eg. Finally, lastly, etc. 
   • Then start with….
    
     My opponent will likely say….
    
     Some may say….
    
     My opponent would point out that….
    
     My opposition believes that…
   Write a topic sentence for R3. 
   Example: Last but not least, my opponent will likely say that social media on cell phones is a great 
   tool for the classroom. 
       Write Topic Sentences for the R1, R2, and R3 paragraphs 
        Athletes are at an increase risk of getting injured. Take a position on whether or 
                                                          not sports are becoming dangerous. 
       Planning
       I    Yes-Injuries
       R1  Types                     a. Acute                      b. Reinjury
       R2  Common                            a. Overuse                           b. Longer to Heal
       R3  Prevent
       C  Yes-Injuries