1. Should English be the World’s International Language?
2. Is there such a thing as a “Bad” Word?
3. Does Santa Claus exist?
4. Is Lying Always Wrong?
5. Are Chinese mothers superior?
6. Is Rap Poetry?
7. Does Gender Exist?
8. Is Photography Art? (or Is Instagram Art?)
Your Critical Essay will answer ONE of the above questions. Your answer will be your Thesis statement. You will then use THREE arguments as the signposts to structure the Three-Body Paragraphs of your essay.
Each Body Paragraph will employ a source argument or counter-argument from a writer other than yourself (you can use the articles and essays we read on the week of your chosen subject matter). Remember to clearly position yourself for or against the other writers and sources. Remember that a critical essay is usually when you write AGAINST someone else and show how your ideas are BETTER than theirs (eg. use source writers not to make your arguments for you: but to argue against*).
Try to use the SEXI method to develop your argument. State your proof. Explain it (define all the terms). Give an Example. Develop the Importance of the proof in supporting your argument. If you can think of a counterargument, this is the time to insert it here and answer for it.
I suggest you start thinking about your chosen arguments this week. Next week I will show you how to correctly use MLA formatting to quote other writers directly and cite them properly to avoid charges of plagiarism.
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