Assignment:
Shanell Bailey
Argumentative Essay Topics
• Divorce destroys family life.
• Schools should move toward all electronic textbooks
• Standardized tests are poor reflections of students' abilities.
• Social pressures are greater on students today than in the past.
You are to choose from one of the five topics and write an argumentative essay. Chapter 10 entails a supplementary amount of information that you should have read by now. On page 305, a sample student essay is given for you. Your essay should be in the following format:
1. Title (Your title should be unique and not the same as the topic)
2. Header (Last name and page number in upper right corner)
3. Your introduction paragraph should have a thesis statement that clearly states your stance on the argument (whether you agree or disagree).
4. Three body paragraphs. In the first two body paragraphs, you should support your opinion. In the third body paragraph, support the opposing argument (identify what people who do not agree would say about the argument).
5. Your concluding paragraph should close your essay.
All paragraphs should be at least 5 to 7 sentences, 12 font, Times New Roman and double spaced). A sample MLA essay is on page 412 (please use that format).
NO OUTSIDE SOURCES NEEDED! This essay should be your opinions only. I do check for plagiarism. You will be given two weeks to complete this assignment.