formal persuasive essay arguing a thesis 4 pages double spaced
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writing_cycle_day__thesis_and_outline.docxStep Two: Thesis Statement and Outline
(This student’s assignment: “Write about your decision to go to college, or the obstacles you faced in doing so.”)
Thesis Statements:
Going to college was important to me.
Going to college was important to me for many reasons.
My husband Ted put up a lot of roadblocks to college, but I overcame them all.
My mother encouragement and actual help have enabled me to realize my dream of going to college.
I’m glad I didn’t know all the obstacles I would face in entering college, because if I had, I might have decided not to try!
Thesis Sentence: I’m glad I didn’t know all the obstacles I would face in entering college, because if I had, I might have decided not to try!
1 – Ted was against it
a. Said my job was to stay home and care for Daisy
b. I decided I wanted to be a role model to Daisy about education and dreams
2 – I couldn’t afford to go
a. Ted refused to help
b. I got financial aid
c. I got an evening part-time job at Wendy’s
3- My daughter’s care
a. Ted could watch her in the evening while I’m working
b. My mother could watch her in the morning when In school
4- Had to move out of the house
a. Ted got angrier, more conflict, and I decided to split up
b. Mother invited me to move in.
