Ontario schools should once again implement a 5th year of high school

For this assignment, you will write a persuasive essay on the topic below. When forming your thesis, you need to exaplain why you disagree with the below prompt and compose a
clear argument on the folowing topic:
– Ontario schools should once again implement a 5th year of high school (you are disagreeing to this prompt, you do not believe ontario schools should implement a 5th year)

When writing your essay, you want to keep in mind proper essay format. You
should be including secondary sources to support your arguments when
necessary, and ensuring that you are citing those secondary sources using MLA
format.

Below is the essay outline:
Thesis:
I. The introduction
The introduction to your persuasive essay orients your audience to your subject. Tell the reader why your
subject is a valid concern, why it is interesting, or explain how it has been misunderstood. This is a short
paragraph.

II. Background Statements
Present a brief overview of the subject. You may include a narrative of past events, a summary of others’
opinions on your subject, or a summary of basic facts. Keep your background statement short; long,
drawn-out discussions at this point will distract your readers from the focus of your argument.
Your thesis statement should be toward the end of this paragraph. The thesis must contain your subject
and your stance. Follow the thesis with a statement of your major support ideas.

III. Support 1-This should be your weakest support.
A.
B.
etc.
IV. Support 2
A.
B.
V. Support 3-This should be your strongest support
A.
B.

VI. Refutation of opposing arguments
Anticipate the arguments, admit their strengths and then refute the points.

VII. Summarize key points, restate your thesis, reinforce the weaknesses of opposing arguments, or
underscore the logic of your position.
The conclusion restates in general terms the major arguments you have presented to support your thesis.
End with a strong last line, an apt quotation or a statement that captures the sentiments and intensity of
your argument.

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