Unequal Opportunity

Learning Goal: I’m working on a english multi-part question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

Instructions

This writing project assignment asks you to respond to the prompt below about the article with an argument of your own in an essay that is 4-6 paragraphs in length.

Use effective essay structure, with a brief introduction, middle or body paragraphs, and a brief conclusion paragraph.

In your essay, be sure to:

• Include a thesis statement identifying your position on the topic. To develop your thesis, provide clear topic sentences/sub-claims/reasons throughout your essay.
• Support your argument with direct evidence from the supporting text, either as quoted or paraphrased material using in-text MLA citation. Additionally, your evidence should be followed with close analysis/explanation of how the cited material supports your main argument.
• Be sure to address and respond to a counter-argument in your essay. In the counter argument, you should incorporate evidence from the opposing ideas (what you disagree with) and respond to the counter argument by either conceding or refuting the point.

1. PLEASE READ THE ARTICLE

Please read the article. Links to an external site.

2. RESPOND TO THE PROMPT

How does unequal opportunity affect students? And, is it be a deciding factor in their educational success? Why, or why not?

In your essay, be sure to:

• Include a thesis statement identifying your position on the topic. To develop your thesis, provide clear topic sentences/sub-claims/reasons throughout your essay.
• Support your argument with direct evidence from the supporting text, either as quoted or paraphrased material using in-text MLA citation. Additionally, your evidence should be followed with close analysis/explanation of how the cited material supports your main argument.
• Be sure to address and respond to a counter-argument in your essay. In the counter argument, you should incorporate evidence from the opposing ideas (what you disagree with) and respond to the counter argument by either conceding or refuting the point.