Select one topic to research.

Should plastic straws and plastic bags be banned?
Is homework helpful or harmful?

Choose one side of the issue. Outline it.

The question your essay will answer
A statement showing the importance of your topic
A claim clearly stating your stance, or your side, of the argument
Reason 1 why readers should agree with your claim. Evidence/support for the reason. A reliable source for the information
Reason 2 why readers should agree with your claim. Evidence/support for the reason. A reliable source for the information
(Optional) Reason 3 why readers should agree with your claim. Evidence/support for the reason. A reliable source for the information
A call to action asking your readers to do something about the issue