introductory paragraph

Choose one of the following and write a persuasive essay proving your side of this issue.

● Your essay should be about 3-5 pages long.
● Your introductory paragraph must include a thesis statement that indicates the position you are taking on the issue.
● Double Space your essay.
● Use MLA Formatting for name, course number, date, etc.
● Write in third person.
● Choose from one of the topics below.
● Use at least ONE source.

TOPICS

1) Are we too distracted by technology? How is technology affecting our quality of life and our relationships?

2) Why did a Cheerios ad attract so many angry comments online? What does this say about our culture?

3) Is there too much pressure on girls to have ‘Perfect’ bodies? How does the media contribute to this?

4) Should guns be permitted on college campuses?

5) Do rich people get off easier when they break the law?

6) Is there ever a time that juvenile offenders should be tried in court as adults?

7) Has the minimum wage in America kept up with inflation? Should it be raised?

8) Look at The Gettysburg Address & MLK’s ‘I have a Dream’ speech. One of them took inspiration for the other, ,and both were about overcoming hurdles in the fight for racial equality in America. Do we still have hurdles to overcome?