• ● Death Penalty Thesis - introductory paragraph that has the hook, background information and thesis statement. You must take a stand! Death penalty is beneficial/detrimental to America because of and You can use "I" - but please be careful of this!! Body - write 4-6 paragraphs justifying/defending your divisions in the order that you list them. Use at least 2 outside sources for each division. Counterargument - understanding that we all have our opinions, we must be compassionate about that. 1-2 paragraphs arguing your divisions. Use only one or two reasons to counterargue. Conclusion - 1 paragraph summing it up. Quotes for Death Penalty: Quotes Death Penalty Possible Word Terminology Death Penalty: - For Beneficial - Favorable - Helpful - - Against - Unbeneficial - Unfavorable - Harmful -Damaging - Detrimental Useful Profitable Advantageous Valuable Components for your paper - Disadvantageous . Hurtful • 4-6 sources needed. For your divisions and your counterargument. • 4-6 pages in length. • Follow the MLA format. Work Cited page. This page gets its own page! Death Penalty Readings Sources 1. Death Penalty Does Not Deter Crime - The Death Penalty Does Not Deter Crime 2. Death Penalty Is A Deterrent to Murder - The Death Penalty Is a Deterrent to Murder 3. Bearing Witness to Executions - Life's Last Moment: Bearing Witness To an Execution 4. The Innocent On Death Row - The Innocent on Death Row 5. Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty - Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty 6. The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished - The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished