1. Writing Tips Argumentative Writing
Present your argument in the form of a thesis statement---What is your position? How will you support it?
Analyze the statement: What does the statement mean?
Introduction
Author
Title
Thesis
Body Paragraphs (push your point/bring your position to life)
Evidence
Use transitional words/phrases
Examples (experiences/historical references/etc), observations, studies, other readings
Conclusion (review your position/last chance to persuade)

2. Practice Prompt
“There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness tainted.” Walden-Thoreau Consider the above statement. Then, write a well-organized essay in which you explore the meaning of Thoreau’s statement using examples from your reading, experience, studies and/or observation to illustrate your interpretation.

3. Transcendentalist Beliefs
Dead Poets Society
Civil Disobedience and Self-Reliance
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.---Emerson
In your own words, explain what the statement means.
Consider the statement. Then write a response in which you explore the meaning of his statement using examples from your reading, experience, studies and/or observation to illustrate your interpretation.