(U.S.) Are We Who We Say We Are ?

E‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌ssay Format: – MLA – AXES – Double spaced – Size 12 font – ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY – 6 pages – 5 sources Topics – Equality – Freedom – Social contract (Strong but not too strong) Set the Scene (3-4 Sentences) – Context (what the essay is about) Thesis I believe we are who we say were (This is what Im trying to prove) • X = counter claim • A = Your strongest claim • B =‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌ Your second strongest claim AXES FORMAT: 3x • Assertion for X ( expanded version of first argument in thesis = Make a claim) • Example • Explanation • Source (cited in MLA format) • Quote • Defeat counterclaim(s) Transition sentence to you argument Include Information: – Use present public policy in the United States using current examples compared “ideals” of t‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‌he founding fathers