English Writing assignment 4

Writing Assignment For Unit 4, you will read “Social Media: Friend or Foe” by Kara Woodridge and then write a multi-paragraph argument essay that argues whether social media is beneficial or harmful. The assignment will require the following paragraphs:

• An introduction paragraph that opens with an attention grabber, follows with context, and concludes with a well-developed thesis sentence (Thesis statement = claim + reasons)

• Body paragraphs that elaborate on the reasons listed in the thesis. You should have at least two reasons for viewing social media as beneficial or harmful, which means you should have at least two body paragraphs. However, your thesis will determine how many body paragraphs you will have, if you opt to use more than two reasons.

• Use the MEAL plan to build the body paragraphs:

Main Idea Evidence Analysis Lead-out

• Conclusion paragraph that offers a call to action or a prediction

This assignment requires that you take a side on the issue. You cannot stand in the middle and discuss the pros and cons on the issue.