Sunday, February 14, 2016

Resources for Argumentative Persuasive Essay and Student Example

HERE ARE how I found great ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY GUIDELINES THAT I USED TO HELP ME CREATE MY OWN:

1. A STUDENT'S THINKING MAP: Google this: "Thinking Maps argumentative Essay or Persuasive essay" and press "Images"
You'll find tons of thinking maps that way

2. Argumentative Paper Format:
https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/Argumentative%20Paper%20Format.pdf

3. My favorite was this one found on a site called "Beat the GMAT" under the title:

Argument essay template, if anyone wants it.

To me, I just felt like it was explained so well:
http://www.beatthegmat.com/argument-essay-template-if-anyone-wants-it-t38032.html



Articles shelter dogs for essay
Bonding very well
“Top Ten Reasons You Should Consider Adopting a Rescue Dog”
Mary Clark
MATCHMAKER MAKE ME A MATCH. Puppy love is often no more than an attachment to a look or a color. It is not much of a basis on which to make a decision that will hopefully last 15+ years. While that puppy may have been the cutest of the litter; he may grow up to be superactive (when what you wanted was a couch buddy); she may be a couch princess (when what you wanted was a tireless hiking companion); he may want to spend every waking moment in the water (while you're a landlubber); or she may want to be an only child (while you are intending to have kids or more animals). Pet mis-matches are one of the top reasons Rescues get "give-up" phone calls. Good rescues do extensive evaluating of both their dogs and their applicants to be sure that both dog and family will be happy with each other until death do them part.
RESCUE DOG BOND. Dogs who have been uprooted from their happy homes or have not had the best start in life are more likely to bond very completely and deeply with their new people. Those who have lost their families through death, divorce or lifestyle change go through a terrible mourning process. But, once attached to a new loving family, they seem to want to please as much as possible to make sure they are never homeless again. Those dogs that are just learning about the good life and good people seem to bond even deeper. They know what life on the streets, life on the end of a chain, or worse is all about, and they revel and blossom in a nurturing, loving environment. Most rescues make exceptionally affectionate and attentive pets and extremely loyal companions.

Why do dogs die?
Young dogs die of eating stupid stuff and getting random infections while older dogs die of cancer.
According to Animal People Newspaper, >1.2 million dogs were killed on U.S. roads in 2012, and most of them were likely chasing something…a ball, a child, a cat, a squirrel.  And, >5.4 million cats per year were killed on U.S. roads most of them at night. Check out this link for more information on Roadkill Avoidance Tips:  http://www.animalpeoplenews.org/IMPORTANT_MATS/roadkillsTips.html

Watch Le Sauvetage Film (6 minutes)  and the Olate Dogs will load right after
Young dogs die of eating stupid stuff and getting random infections while older dogs die of cancer.

Dogs of War Shelter Dogs helping People with PSTD


Robots Will Bond to anything that feeds them:
“Proof That Dogs are Loyal to Anything That Feeds Them” at

Thoughts about the “No Kill” model introduced in “Redemption”
The San Francisco Kill Model and how it would work for us:

Book: Animal Behavior for Shelter Veternarians and Staff, p. 46
Relinquished dogs tend to be more than 5 months and less than 2 years old.

Videos of dogs in your area!!!


Shelter Dogs used for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
From Shelter to K9 Unit: Group Gives Dogs Second Chance and a Duty

PTSD Combat Vets Gain Therapt from Rescue Dogs


Rescue Dogs used for Performances


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The following is a script of "The Smartest Dog in the World" which aired on Oct. 5, 2014. Anderson Cooper is the correspondent. Denise Schrier Cetta, producer.





J..J.
Mrs. Patten- Ceramics
February 7, 2016
“Some People Say That Purchasing a Puppy Is Better Than Adopting a Shelter Dog”
            Some people say that getting a puppy is better than adopting a shelter dog. However, I disagree with this statement because it lacks logic, knowledge, and has no research to support it.
            First of all, a shelter dog requires little training compared to a puppy that takes a lot of training. You need to potty train puppies because they lack bladder control. Shelter dogs are usually older so they’ve already got control of their bladders. Additionally puppies are teething so it takes about two years to stop them from destroying possessions. If you purchase a shelter dog that is over 2 years old, they are often out of the teething phase or are old enough to accept chew toys as an excellent alternative to destroying your property. Another reason that puppies are harder to train is that they have less experience and attention span so they take longer to train than a dog you adopt from a shelter.
            Second of all, people tend to buy puppies more because they are cuter. However, puppies don’t stay cute forever. They only look like a puppy for about six months. Then for the many years of their lives thereafter, they are dogs anyways. With a shelter dog you already know how cute they are going to stay.
            Third of all, puppies are more expensive. They cost more because they need to get lots of shots. Compare this to shelter dogs that already have most shots and are neutered or spayed before you even bring them home. In addition , with puppies you need to purchase more pee pads, more chew toys, and replace more possessions. If you compare this to shelter dogs, they are usually no longer teething, or so young that they need pee pads so they cost much less in replacing damaged property and in defecation materials.
            Lastly, some people think that puppies will bond easier than shelter dogs. On the contrary, dogs instinctively bond with anyone who feeds them according to “Proof That Dogs Are Loyal to Anything That Feeds Them” at Dailymail.com. Also, dogs that are abandoned or experience loss often bond even more strongly than a puppy one raises according to “Top Ten Reasons You Should Consider Adopting a Rescue Dog” at UtahDobes.org. So bonding depends largely on the love and care you give to your shelter dog or puppy. If a dog feels loved, it will repay you with love a thousand fold.
            In conclusion, I have disproved the statement in the topic sentence using logic, knowledge, and research. Many people don’t know that even now 5 million pets, half of them dogs, are killed every year. The best reason for adopting a shelter dog is to save its life. Give an animal a second chance and make a positive difference in our world.



“Some People Believe That Purchasing A Puppy is Better Than    
                                      Adopting a Shelter Dog”
            Some people believe that buying a puppy is better than getting a rescue dog. However, they don’t realize that there are many advantages to getting a rescue dog as compared to a puppy.
Firstly, there is a myth that shelter dogs are damaged. In fact, most rescue dogs have not been abused, and many are strays. Also, rescue dogs bond just as well or better than a puppy that one raises, according to many articles such as “10 Reasons to Consider a Rescue Dog” at Utahdobes.org.. In fact, dogs can even bond to a robot if the robot acts social and feeds them according to “Proof the Dogs are Loyal to Anything that Feeds Them”, from Dailymail.co.uk.. If you pet, play and feed a dog, it will bond very well with you.
            Secondly, there are many people who think that a shelter dog may be vicious. They do not realize that all shelter dogs have been tested for aggressiveness against people and other dogs. If they are aggressive, they are euthanized. Therefore, you are assured that the dog you adopt is friendly.
            Thirdly, the benefits of getting a shelter dog in regard to behavior is that they will usually be easier to train because they have a longer attention span than puppies, and have more experience with life. That means that training shelter dogs the rules of the house is easier and faster than with puppies. Often shelter dogs already know the basic commands because the volunteers at the shelter have taught them. Also, shelter dogs are usually house broken so they won’t be defecating and urinating all over the house. In addition, teething won’t be much of an issue because the dogs are usually through the teething phase.
            Lastly, people say that puppies are cuter than adult dogs. However, “puppy looks” only last about 6 months. After that, you’re going to have an adult dog anyways. So, why not adopt a shelter dog instead?
            In conclusion, I have written many reasons why in actuality, there are more advantages to adopting a shelter dog as compared to a puppy. In addition to the previously stated advantages, when you adopt a shelter dog you save a dog’s life and give it a second chance at happiness . Every year, we needlessly kill 5,000,000 pets in shelters. We need to have a “No kill” law like many other large cities, such as Reno, Nevada and Austin, Texas have accomplished. Be part of the solution – adopt a shelter dog rather than a puppy!

I met her in a home center. She purchased this terrier from a Shelter about 2 and a half years ago. She asked the price of other dogs there. Each dog was $100., $90., or $110. When she asked how much this dog was, they said $10. She asked why. They said, “He will be euthanized in 3 days if he doesn’t get an owner. She got him, loves him and said that he is exceptionally attached to her and she can bring him anywhere without problems.

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These are a friend's dogs. She prefers laborador retrievers. I let students know that they can request any type of purebred dog from a shelter. About 1/3 of shelter dogs are purebred and there are many rescue organizations that have specific breeds.

Here are the doggie pics. The chocolate lab is Coco and she is a delight. She was agreat companion to our 12 year old lab Khobe. We did not choose a puppy bbecause of his age. He has since passed and we knew we wanted a rescue lab. They are so sweet and appreciative of their new family. Her name is Layla our black 5 year old purebreed rescue lab.

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this is Kobe. We rescued him when he was two from the Palmdale shelter. No dog was loved more. I have had other dogs sin ce they were puppies but Kobe bonded with our family just as well. We were heartbroken when we had to put him to sleep.

BoBo is part of our family & is included in all of our special occasions. He also thinks everything is his bed lol.


 this is our BoBo. He was 5 when we rescued him from the Central LA shelter. We have had him for a year & 1/2. We have completely bonded & fallen in love with him. A rescue dog is grateful & doesn't forget that you saved & wanted him. Saving a life is so rewarding & satisfying. There isn't a feeling like it. ADOPT!!!!!

No-kill shelters

Most nonprofit no-kill shelters are privately run. They are not associated with any government, operate on donations and fund-raising projects, work closely with rescue organizations, and try a variety of innovative programs to reduce the numbers of stray animals in the community. They often spay or neuter every animal that leaves the premises, check for heartworm, treat dogs with minor illnesses or injuries, organize feral cat care colonies, conduct obedience training classes or work out training agreements with private instructors or membership clubs, and offer pet care education programs to schools. Some no-kill shelters work with service dog organizations to provide dogs for training as helpers for handicapped owners. Many offer spay-and-neuter assistance and vaccination clinics for low-income and indigent pet owners.
Volunteers often flock to private shelters because people are more likely to work with a dog if they know the end result is a chance at a good life, not euthanasia.
No-kill shelters do euthanize some dogs – old, chronically ill, severely injured, and aggressive dogs that cannot safely be put in new homes do die to make room for more adoptable animals. They also keep waiting lists so that needy animals can get in as soon as space is available and prospective dog owners can be referred to those who have a dog of a specific breed or type to give up.

Public shelters

Most states have laws regarding the incarceration of stray dogs, vicious dogs, and dogs that are impounded pending outcome of court cases. In many areas, these laws are carried out through contracts with private, nonprofit humane societies; since the contracts require that stray dogs be picked up and held for a minimum number of days, these societies are placed in the untenable position of killing some dogs to make room for others. Thus many healthy, adoptable dogs are euthanized.
Many of these societies also accept dogs and cats surrendered by their owners. These animals are also likely to be euthanized to make room for others if they are not adopted quickly.
Some public shelters are run by city or county governments. They are generally supported by tax dollars and dog licenses and their programs are limited by government budget allotments.
Since space is a problem in public shelters, the dividing line between adoptable dogs and unadoptable dogs is easy to cross. A dog that rebels at a dose of intranasal kennel cough vaccine, one that develops kennel cough or has ear mites, one that comes into heat, cowers in the corner, or growls at the kennel attendant is likely to be euthanized to make way for the next truckload of strays or group of owner-surrendered pets.
Public shelters also offer many of the same programs and services as private shelters. They work with rescue groups, offer some type of sterilization service, vaccinate adoptable animals, check for heartworm, and microchip outgoing dogs and cats. Some even provide counseling services for adopters and obedience classes for adoptees.
All shelters – public and private – need volunteers and funds if they are to reduce euthanasia of adoptable dogs.

When students are at that conclusion paragraph, I ask, "What's the best reason to adopt a shelter dog?" And then I show them these photos, show them the poster that they helped write that has the things that they can do to make a difference, and that inspires them to add more passion to that final paragraph.
The movie "Redemption" showed us that it doesn't have to be this way. We need to make a change.

We are human. Are we humane? 

This photo was taken at the Jacksonville Animal Shelter, where puppies are often crowded into pens only to face eventual euthanasia.




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