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The Argument Essay

The Argument Essay. Unit 4. Prompt #2.

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The Argument Essay

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  1. The Argument Essay Unit 4

  2. Prompt #2 Inequality is commonly thought of as a polarizing issue, pitting two entities with distinct interests against each other. (slave vs. master, women vs. men). Oftentimes though, both the perpetrators and the victims of discrimination find themselves in a similar position, as they both have something to gain and something to lose. Considering the toll such social “wars” may have on all involved, compose an argumentative essay statingto what extent inequality (i.e.: bondage, gender inequality) affects the people involved. Use evidence from this unit’s texts to support your assertions.

  3. Sample paraphrase for Prompt #2 • Write a persuasive essay explaining how much societal injustice (gender, racial or otherwise) impacts individuals. • Provide evidence from unit texts to support your response.

  4. Prompt #3 • Society’s expectations are essential parts of how we form our identities. They are hidden threads that run through our lives and relationships, giving us messages that shape our perceptions, actions, judgments, and ideas of self and others. Consequently, the line between who we are and who we are perceived to be is blurred, changing or masking our inner selves. Using evidence from this unit’s texts regarding psychological/inner conflict, compose an argumentative essay determining the extent to which we accurately determine the inner feelings of a person by observing his or her outward behavior.

  5. Sample paraphrase for Prompt #3 • Write a persuasive essay in which you explain how well we as human beings are able to ascertain a person’s inner sentiments through observation of their actions, responses, and reactions.

  6. To what extent • To what degree • How much

  7. Thesis • To a large extent, people are able to accurately determine the inner thoughts of one another. • Though people often feel justified in judging one another based on observations, they are rarely able to correctly ascertain others’ true motives.

  8. A writing prompt that asks “to what extent” allows to address both sides of an issue • CAUTION: Only do this if you feel you are up for a challenge; for more advanced writers

  9. Plan of Action • Pick a side • Use terminology such as “to a great extent” or “to a small extent” in your response to indicate your side

  10. Support • Use substantial textual evidence • Use personal examples or experiences

  11. Things to Do • Begin with a scenario, interesting quote or anecdote. • Clearly state your thesis by the end of the Intro • Use topic sentences in body paragraphs • Embed quotations (Provide a lead in with your words!) • Cite sources (Last name page).

  12. Don’ts • 2nd person point of view (No you, your, yours) • Don’t lecture the reader. • Use first person only when recounting personal experiences. • No 1st person in the thesis • No I statements (I think, I believe, I feel)

  13. Vary sentence structure • Try to use at least two of the sentence openers discussed in class earlier this week.

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