Your Assignment For this activity, you will be writing a three-paragraph essay on the topic: Evaluate
the arguments for and against outsourcing.
1. Choose a prewrite or brainstorming activity to come up with ideas for and
against outsourcing. (You might choose to make a T-chart for this activity.)
2. Think of a hook to get your essay started.
3. Develop a strong Thesis Statement that includes the information you will
have in each of your Topic Sentences.
4. Develop Topic Sentences for each of your body paragraphs.
5. Develop three supporting ideas for each Topic Sentence, keeping in mind the
concepts of cause and effect or logical progression, and remembering to use
quotes and evidence to develop your arguments.
6. Write a conclusion that links your essay back to your Thesis Statement and
also includes your opinion about outsourcing and a call to action.
What You Turn In
You will turn in your completed essay to your teacher.