Auburn University Montgomery Just Take Away Their Guns Argumentative Essay

Task #3

Part One

Watch the videos listed below and create ten notes total that you will find useful in creating your paper for Task #4.

Argumentative Essay

Writing an Argumentative Essay

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Part Two

On p. 346-352, read “Just Take Away Their Guns,” “In Defense of the Animals,” and “Tax Payers and Cheap Burgers.” Answer questions 1-3 on p. 348, 1-4 on p. 350-351, and 1-4 on p. 352. Label them according to each selection.

Task #4

Writing Assignment

Choose one of the following prompts and create an argumentation essay: p. 348 #4, p. 351 #5, p. 351 “Having Your Say”, or p. 352 #5. Alternatively, you may choose any topic in the green boxes on p. 324-325. Use the checklist on p. 353-354 and the Essay Writing Document as your guides.

Essay Requirements

• Include no more than a total of 500-700 words.
• Include a word count at the end of your paper .
• Write using third person only.
• Do not use contractions.
• Edit your essay carefully for grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. College-level writing is expected. A rubric will be provided for this assignment.

Required Format

• Microsoft Word only
• Double-space every section.
• Use 12 pt. Times New Roman.

Required Identification Heading to be typed in the upper left area of page 1

• Your name/ WCCS student ID #
• ENG 102/Your Instructor
• Date Submitted

Required Title

• Center a brief title which captures the subject of the paper.