Instructions:

In this essay, you will present both sides of an argument, state your claim, support your opinion, and provide counter arguments.

Use at least three reliable sources. Proper usage of in-text citations, paraphrasing, and a Works Cited page following MLA style is expected. By reading various academic texts connected to your topic, you will develop critical thinking skills (e.g., asking complex questions; making inferences, analyzing, applying, synthesizing, and evaluating information gathered from observation, experience, and reflection).

Requirements:

• Write a five-paragraph argumentative essay to answer one of the following prompts:
  • Do you think that mental health is as important as physical health? Should society support both equally? Why or why not?
  • Some people believe that birth order determines people’s personalities: first-born children are achievers and controlling; middle children are peacemakers and popular; last born children like attention and are out-going; and only children (children without siblings) are more adult and good leaders. Do you agree or disagree that birth order makes a difference in personality? Explain.
  • In his poem Mending Wall, the American poet Robert Frost wrote, “Good fences make good neighbors.” This means that it is easier to get along with your neighbor if you both respect each other’s privacy. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Explain.
• 1000 words minimum
• Must include all the parts of an argumentative essay: Introduction, Body paragraphs, conclusion, hook, background information, supporting points, evidence, etc.
• Use 3 reliable sources for information
• MLA format and citation

Overall, interesting argumentative essay. There are a few things that need to be looked at for revision: INTRODUCTION The hook needs to be more interesting. You have a lot of great background information on the topic, but make sure you are using in-text citations and phrasing what you can. The thesis statement needs to preview the reasoning for your argument. BODY Your argument could be laid out more clearly in each topic sentence. So, you need to be clear on each claim and connect that back to the thesis statement in some way. You have some interesting examples and evidence, but you need to be sure you use explanation to connect this evidence back to your thesis statement. The last body paragraph needs to explain the counterargument more and why some my believe this. CONCLUSION You should discuss a final comment or call-to-action about the topic. OTHER You need to use MLA formatted in-text citations and “Sources Cited” page. You need to follow MLA format and indent each paragraph. You have some grammar and vocabulary mistakes that need to be edited after revision.