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For this assignment, you will write a 5-paragraph essay of at least 400 words.

Argument Essay Topic Choices

Choose 1 of the following topics to write about for your argument essay. Use support from outside sources and Scripture where applicable. Keep in mind that this support must be in addition to the 400-word minimum, which is required for the essay. Also, give credit to your sources by enclosing any direct quotations in quotation marks and stating the origin of the source.

If you have been inspired by a different topic that is not listed here, email your instructor to request approval for the topic of your choice. Be specific with your intentions and email him/her at least 3 days in advance of the assignment’s due date.

1. Pick a type of learning environment like homeschooling, charter school, public school, online learning, etc., and argue in favor of that particular setting.

2. What do you think of the “being green” philosophy? Do you think that recycling and making environment-friendly choices is a way to honor God’s creation? Or has society taken a good idea a little too far? Explain your opinion on this issue.

3. How do you feel about the fast food industry? Has it drastically impacted the nutrition of the past few generations? Or is an individual responsible to take charge of his/her own nutritional choices? Defend your point of view on this topic.

4. Are news reporters and news stations out of control? Or do you believe that the media as a whole reports the news with objectivity? Support your ideas about this topic with explanations from current events.

5. Choose 1 of your favorite things: a movie, a song, a writer, a story, an actor/actress, a sports figure, etc. Explain why you believe that this favorite thing is the best and persuade your reader to feel the same way.

6. Do you believe in intelligent design (creationism), evolution, or theistic evolution? Share evidence that persuades your reader to believe as you do.

7. If someone asked you to defend your faith in Jesus Christ, how would you do it? Use this argumentative assignment as an opportunity to explain your belief that Jesus Christ is Lord of all.

8. The fruits of the Spirit include: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). Which of these fruits is the most beneficial in life? Justify your opinion through personal examples.

9. Choose an influential figure in the Bible (aside from Jesus Christ) and argue for the effectiveness of his/her testimony.

10. Mark 8:36 states: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Rationalize the concept that spiritual riches are far greater than the riches of this world.

11. Consider Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Discuss the importance of discipline in respect to raising children.

12. James 2:17–20 states: “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” Provide reasons and examples to argue the truth that good works are an important aspect of living out one’s faith.

Argument Essay – Prewriting Template

NOTICE:

· There are 5 steps for this assignment: Planning (1), Rough Draft (2), Revised Draft (3), Edited Draft (4) and Final Draft (5).

· In order to complete the writing assignment correctly and to receive the maximum amount of points for your work, you must complete all 5 steps.

· Points will be deducted for any missing step.

· Review the assignment instructions and the grading rubric carefully to ensure that you have completed all of the required elements before submitting your prewriting assignment.

Step 1: Argument Essay Thesis Statement and Planning

Directions: Select a topic from the list of options in the document entitled Argument Essay Topic Choices. Then, complete all of the elements of the planning; otherwise, the content of your piece will not be accurate.

My Topic:

My Attitude:

My Purpose:

My Thesis Statement:

My Audience:

1. How much does my audience know about my subject?

2. Age? Gender? Race? Social status? Location? Religion?

3. Where does my audience stand on the issue; are they opposed or neutral?

Outline:

Step 2: Argument Essay Rough Draft

Directions: Write a rough draft that follows your outline, begins with a strong introduction that includes an attention getter and your thesis statement, and includes 3 body paragraphs that explain each of your main points. Do not worry about spelling or grammar; just let your thoughts flow. End with a good concluding paragraph that restates your main arguments and calls your audience to action or change. It must be at least 400 words, no less and not too much more.

Step 3: Argument Essay Revised Draft

Directions: Copy your Argument Essay Rough Draft (from above) and paste it below, click on “Tools” or “Review” if you are using Microsoft Word, and hit “Track Changes.” This is so your instructor can see all the changes you make. Begin reading through your rough draft and make changes to the content as you see fit. If necessary, add more information or details to support your argument. Add transitional words or phrases to help the essay flow in a logical order. Consider the following questions:

1. Does my introduction begin general (with an attention getter) and get specific (through my thesis statement)?

2. Do I have a clear thesis statement at end of introduction that provides an overview of the main points to be discussed?

3. Does my essay have 3 body paragraphs that discuss the main points of my thesis?

4. Do each of my body paragraphs contain transitional topic sentences?

5. Do I have a clear, effective concluding paragraph that contains a restatement of my thesis and a final application?

6. Do my thoughts flow in a logical order and sequence?

7. Does my essay have unity, coherence, and adequate development?

Revise your piece to ensure that the answer to all of the above questions is “yes.” Then, save the changes.

Step 4: Argument Essay Edited Draft

Directions: Turn off the “Track Changes” feature. Copy your Argument Essay Revised Draft, paste it below, click on “Tools” or “Review” if you are using Microsoft Word, and make sure you turn on the “Track Changes” feature. Edit for any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Focus especially on revising for the grammar concepts you have studied throughout the course. Consider the following questions:

1. Are all of my sentences all joined correctly (no fragments, comma splices, run-ons, or fused sentences)?

2. Are my sentence structures varied (use different ways of combining sentences)?

3. Did I avoid shifts in person, verb tense, or singular/plural words?

4. Are my spelling and punctuation correct? (Use the spell check feature, but also double check to ensure the spell check program caught all errors/typos.)

5. Are all of my words in a series parallel?

6. Did I avoid the use of contractions?

7. Did I avoid the use of second person point of view (you)?

If your answer to all of the above questions is “yes,” then go ahead and save these changes.

NOTE: Use of contractions (can’t, won’t, doesn’t, etc.) and second person (any form of the pronoun “you”) is strictly prohibited and will result in loss of points on writing assignments.

Argument Essay – Final Template

Step 5: Argument Essay Final Draft

Directions: Turn off the “Track Changes” feature. Copy and paste your edited draft. Select the entire essay and choose “Accept Changes” if the document does not automatically make the changes for you. Save the changes to this document; save it as “Argument Essay Assignment.” Then use the link provided in Blackboard to submit the document to your instructor. The instructor should then be able to see the entire process you took to create your final draft.