formal persuasive essay arguing a thesis 3 pages double spaced

Step Two: Thesis Statement and Outline

(This student’s assignment: “Write about your decision to go to college, or the obstacles you faced in doing so.”)

Thesis Statements:

Going to college was important to me.

Going to college was important to me for many reasons.

My husband Ted put up a lot of roadblocks to college, but I overcame them all.

My mother encouragement and actual help have enabled me to realize my dream of going to college.

I’m glad I didn’t know all the obstacles I would face in entering college, because if I had, I might have decided not to try!

Thesis Sentence: I’m glad I didn’t know all the obstacles I would face in entering college, because if I had, I might have decided not to try!

1 – Ted was against it

1. Said my job was to stay home and care for Daisy

2. I decided I wanted to be a role model to Daisy about education and dreams

2 – I couldn’t afford to go

1. Ted refused to help

2. I got financial aid

3. I got an evening part-time job at Wendy’s

3- My daughter’s care

1. Ted could watch her in the evening while I’m working

2. My mother could watch her in the morning when In school

4- Had to move out of the house

1. Ted got angrier, more conflict, and I decided to split up

2. Mother invited me to move in.