1. Argumentative essay-
You have been asked to write an argumentative essay about the necessity of a College Education. Use information from the sources listed to support your claim in your essay.
Manage your time carefully so that you can: • read the passages
• plan your response
• write your response
• revise and edit your response.
Be sure to:
• include a claim;
• address counterclaims;
• use evidence from multiple sources
• avoid overly relying on one source. Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay.
Sources:
Pg ways Ed pays chart
Pg. 61 Analogies
Pg. 63- Article about the level of college education compared to increase in earnings
Pg. 67- Obama’s Speech
Pg. 78- Why College isn’t worth it
Pg. 79- Actually, College is very much worth it.
Tips:
Write the opinion that is presented the most in the sources. (must use more than 1 source)
Claim: One precise statement at the end of your introduction paragraph.
-Don’t use “I”
wrong: I think college is necessary.
Right: College is necessary.
Cite by title or author’s name
4 paragraph outline:
1- Introduction Body w/ evidence to support the claim
3- Counterclaim with rebuttal Conclusion