Pitbulls are they pets or not..........................

Scaffolding on how to write an argumentative, discursive or philosophical essay.

1. Are Pitbulls pets?

2. What do
you
think?
Yes No
The are fiercely
protective animals and
are particularly suited
for families who live in
rural areas and often
encounter dangers such
as snakes, scorpions and
other wild animals.
They are violent and
aggressive animals that
pose an unnecessary
risk to the safety of
people and animals.

3. Any other
thoughts?

4. Argumentative
•Is trying to persuade the reader that YOUR view
is FACTUALLY correct.
•Needs to be convincing.
•Needs to discount alternative arguments.

5. Discursive
•Is unbiased.
•Give the facts, not feelings.
•You need to be “on the fence.”
•Your essay needs to explore the topic.

6. Philosophical/reflective
essay
•Your personal feelings about the topic.
•Share experiences and stories.
•Don’t regurgitate facts.
•Do you think there is a deeper meaning to the
topic?

8. Paragraph 1:
The are fiercely
protective animals
and are
particularly suited
for families who
live in rural areas
and often encounter
dangers such as
snakes, scorpions
and other wild
animals.
•Start with
the body.
•Choose a
topic for
each
paragraph.

9. Paragraph 1:
The are fiercely protective
animals and are particularly
suited for families who live
in rural areas and often
encounter dangers such as
snakes, scorpions and other
wild animals. Recently there
was a news article, which
described how a young girl
(who lives on a farm) was
saved from a poisonous snake
by the family’s two pet
Pitbulls. Should one want to
argue that they are recklessly
violent, one would be wrong.
These 2 dogs have proven how
Pitbulls form strong emotional
attachments to their families,
•Expand from
there.

10. Revise
structure
Is this the layout
of the essay type
you chose?
•Paragraph 1:
•The are fiercely protective
animals and are particularly
suited for families who live
in rural areas and often
encounter dangers such as
snakes, scorpions and other
wild animals. Recently there
was a news article, which
described how a young girl
(who lives on a farm) was
saved from a poisonous snake
by the family’s two pet
Pitbulls. Should one want to
argue that they are
recklessly violent, one
would be wrong. These 2 dogs
have proven how Pitbulls
form strong emotional
attachments to their
families, posses the

11. Introduction
•Use your essay topic,
type and paragraph
topics to create an
introduction.
Pitbulls should be allowed
as pets. They are
protective, intelligent and
form strong bonds with
their families. The
arguments that describe
them as vicious,
uncontrollable and
aggressive will be
thoroughly disproved by
exploring their practical
use in rural areas, common
misconceptions and their

12. Conclusion
•Connect you conclusion to
your introduction.
•Include a BRIEF summary of
your essay.
Pitbulls should be allowed
as pets. Having disproven
the myths and common
misconceptions of them,
and exploring their unique
qualities (such as
practical use in rural
areas, common
misconceptions and their
unwavering loyalty), they
have proven themselves as
invaluable companions in
household. They are, like
any good pet, loving,
Pitbulls should be
allowed as pets. They
are protective,
intelligent and form
strong bonds with their
families. The arguments
that describe them as
vicious, uncontrollable
and aggressive will be
thoroughly disproved by
exploring their
practical use in rural
areas, common
misconceptions and their

13. Edit

14. Final –copy
your draft
neatly on
your final
essay

15. And Done!
Congratulations!
You made it!

16. References
•Pic 1:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pitbull/comments/11uaoj7/this_angry_puppy
_is_scary/
•Pic 2: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article -12725839/Utah-
woman-63-dies-mauled-sons-SEVEN-pit-bulls-Doctors-amputated-leg-
bid-save-her.html
•Pic 3: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help -save-my-emotional-support-
pitbull-life
•Pic 4: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Studious_puppy.jpg
•Pic 5: https://www.mystateline.com/news/smiling -rescue-dog-
stealing-thousands-of-hearts-online/