1. 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

2. 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.