1.

Create a T-chart with evidence from both sides

Zero Tolerance IS effective/appropriate for schools Zero Tolerance is NOT effective/appropriate for
schools
1. Examples shown in the media are worst case 1. Built on fear– Columbine– but doesn’t actually
scenarios and do not reflect the majority. prevent school shootings/violence #Kentucky
#notallschools 2.
2. 3.
3. 4.

2. Which arguments/reasons are strongest? (*)

3. Which side of the argument are you on?
4. Compose a thesis statement.
 1. Create a T-chart with evidence from both sides
Zero Tolerance IS effective/appropriate for schools
1. Examples shown in the media are worst case
scenarios and do not reflect the majority.
#notallschools
2. Proper training reduces the questionable behavior
of school admin
3. Improve school safety– fear– rational common
sense
Zero Tolerance is NOT effective/appropriate for
schools
1. Built on fear– Columbine– but doesn’t actually
prevent school shootings/violence
2. School to prison pipeline– juvenile record
3. Discriminates! #racist (Special Ed, Black and Latino
males)
4. Civil rights violation

2. Which arguments/reasons are strongest? (*)

3. Which side of the argument are you on?
4. Compose a thesis statement.
Thesis
Zero Tolerance policies in schools are ineffective in
controlling inappropriate behavior because they…

Zero Tolerance policies in schools are effective in

controlling inappropriate behavior because they…
Counter Argument examples
Zero Tolerance is effective/PRO:
Many critics of the so-called “zero Tolerance” policy in school are responding
to the political and often extreme cases. The fact of the matter is, there are
some extremist cases out there, but zero-tolerance, as a whole, is focused on…

Zero Tolerance is ineffective/ CON:

It is said that “zero-tolerance” is a political buzzword implemented through the
media to trigger the masses, that people are unable to see past the word at
what’s really taking place in schools, but with new developments in technology
we are able to see how such policies are implemented nationwide and the
negative impact they have on the youth of the United States.
 What to expect next week…
• You will get a blue book (Can’t take with you?)
• You will be on your own– I cannot help you!
• Test conditions (bags at the front of the room)
• You want to write at least 4 paragraphs
• Intro w/ thesis
• Body
• Counter argument
• Conclusion
• You can work at your own pace, however you must turn in your work
Friday. This essay is a TEST/EXAM. You are demonstrating your ability to
write this type of essay.
• Don’t use “I” or contractions
 1. Create a T-chart with evidence from both sides
Zero Tolerance IS effective/appropriate for schools Zero Tolerance is NOT effective/appropriate for
schools
1. Examples shown in the media are worst case 1. Built on fear– Columbine– but doesn’t actually
scenarios and do not reflect the majority. prevent school shootings/violence #Kentucky
#notallschools 2.
2. 3.
3. 4.

2. Which arguments/reasons are strongest? (*)

3. Which side of the argument are you on?
4. Compose a thesis statement.
 1. Create a T-chart with evidence from both sides
Zero Tolerance IS effective/appropriate for schools
1. Examples shown in the media are worst case
scenarios and do not reflect the majority.
#notallschools
2. Proper training reduces the questionable behavior
of school admin
3. Improve school safety– fear– rational common
sense
Zero Tolerance is NOT effective/appropriate for
schools
1. Built on fear– Columbine– but doesn’t actually
prevent school shootings/violence
2. School to prison pipeline– juvenile record
3. Discriminates! #racist (Special Ed, Black and Latino
males)
4. Civil rights violation

2. Which arguments/reasons are strongest? (*)

3. Which side of the argument are you on?
4. Compose a thesis statement.
Thesis
Zero Tolerance policies in schools are ineffective in
controlling inappropriate behavior because they…

Zero Tolerance policies in schools are effective in

controlling inappropriate behavior because they…
Counter Argument examples
Zero Tolerance is effective/PRO:
Many critics of the so-called “zero Tolerance” policy in school are responding
to the political and often extreme cases. The fact of the matter is, there are
some extremist cases out there, but zero-tolerance, as a whole, is focused on…

Zero Tolerance is ineffective/ CON:

It is said that “zero-tolerance” is a political buzzword implemented through the
media to trigger the masses, that people are unable to see past the word at
what’s really taking place in schools, but with new developments in technology
we are able to see how such policies are implemented nationwide and the
negative impact they have on the youth of the United States.
 What to expect next week…
• You will get a blue book (Can’t take with you?)
• You will be on your own– I cannot help you!
• Test conditions (bags at the front of the room)
• You want to write at least 4 paragraphs
• Intro w/ thesis
• Body
• Counter argument
• Conclusion
• You can work at your own pace, however you must turn in your work
Friday. This essay is a TEST/EXAM. You are demonstrating your ability
to write this type of essay.