Argument Essay Structure
College is worth it
College is NOT worth it
Miscellaneous
Vocab
100

Hook, Background Information, Thesis

What is the Introduction?

100

Your earning potential is ___________ by obtaining a college degree

What is increased?

100

Two main arguments for NOT going to college?

List at least two: 

- College is expensive/debt

- Many careers are available without a degree

- Difficult to get in 

100

Mira Costa and Palomar are examples of

What is a community college?

100

Charitable

To help someone or something

200

When you counter the opposing argument in an essay

What is Rebuttal?

200

Benefits for attending college 

What is: (must have at least two) 

- Job Opportunities 

- Higher salary 

- Connections or networking 

- Representing your communities or families 

200

Many politicians advocate for the relief of this for many Americans

What is Student Loan debt?

200

This type of school is one for specific skills

What is a trade school?

200

Time consuming

A process that takes time

300

Something that should be present in EACH body paragraph

What is Evidence or Quotes

300

On average, this degree takes 5-6 years to complete.

What is a Masters? 

300

Loss of opportunity to move up in the workplace, less networking opportunities, possible pay stagnation, less personal growth and development

What are some risks associated with no college degree?

300

A gist is typically made up of

What is Who, what, when, where, why and how

300

A student who is still working on their degree

Undergraduate

400

Restate your thesis and main points

What is a conclusion?

400

Teacher, Business manager, and Economist all require at least this degree. 

What is a bachelors? 

400

List at least two careers that do NOT require a college degree

Name at least two: 

- minimum wage employment

- entrepreneurship

- a trade school or apprenticeship (welding, construction, cosmetology, barber, artist, plumber, etc)

400

To graduated from high school and be college you must complete ________ credits

220

400

To doubt something

Skepticism

500

Key components of a body paragraph in an argumentative essay

What is a topic sentence, context, evidence, explanation, and conclusion? 

500

One way to save money on your degree, and have more options for University is to...

What is community college? 

500

Scholarships can help students pay for college. 


In an essay on why college is NOT worth it, what does this statement do?

What is a counterargument? 

500

What school did Mr. McClure go to?

Arizona State

500

Affiliations

To be connected to something or someone