Big Picture: Writing an Argumentative Essay Question: Does college have value? What specifically makes college valuable or not valuable? 1. Intro 2. CEIEI #1 3. CEIEI #2 4. Conclusion Total: 4 Paragraphs

Step 1: Writing Your Thesis Statement Big Picture: Writing an Argumentative Essay Step 1: Writing Your Thesis Statement Essay Question: Who is the best team in the NFL? Thesis Statement (answer to the Essay Question): Two pronged answer to the Essay Question Sample Thesis Statement: The New England Patriots are the best team in the NFL because they have the strongest coaching staff and a record-holding quarterback. FYI: Your Thesis Statement will be the LAST sentence in your Introduction paragraph.