ASSIGNMENT
Write an argumentative essay on an issue of your choice that you feel strongly about. You will need to develop a clear claim, and conduct research to gather evidence that supports your claim. Your final argumentative essay should use the genre characteristics and craft of an argument.
Format: typed, in MLA format (double line spacing, etc.)
It needs to have at least 5 paragraphs:
Introduction => (Hook + Big Claim)
3 body paragraphs => (PEAL / CER)
one body paragraph can focus on addressing one or more counterclaims (opposition to your argument)
