Should Texas raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour?

Overview: The W1, W2, and W3 assignments are on the same topic: Should Texas raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour? W1 — Three sentences: one thesis sentence and two topic or reason sentences. You will not include any quotations in these three statements. W2 — Two body paragraphs: each body paragraph will begin with one of the topic sentences you identified in W1. The paragraph that follows the topic sentence will provide support for the statement. W3 — A complete four-paragraph essay: an introductory paragraph, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. W1 Assignment: 1. Read a few CREDIBLE online articles on the assignment prompt: Should Texas raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour? (Note: you must use credible sources that provide evidence. It is insufficient to merely read someone’s unfounded opinion.) 2. Take a stand: The minimum wage (should/should not) be raised to $15 an hour in the state of Texas. Keep your thesis simple. 3. Decide on two clear reasons to support your thesis. Write your reasons as complete sentences, not as phrases and not as questions. (These reasons will become the topic sentences for your W2 paper.) 4. Write your thesis and topic sentences, and label them as such. (See attached W1 template.) Thesis sentence: (Do not include any reasons in this statement. Simply state whether or not you believe the minimum wage should be raised to $15 in Texas.) Topic/Reasons sentence one: (Write your first topic/reason sentence) Topic/Reason sentence two: (Write your second topic/reason sentence) 5. Save the document as a Word file with the following file name: YourLastName W1 6. Upload your thesis and topic sentences to the Dropbox in the W1 folder Grading guidelines for W1 Grading Criteria Possible Points Formatting–document looks like the attached template for W1–1 point Thesis sentence 1 Topic sentence one 1.5 Topic sentence two 1.5 Total possible–5 points View as Text / 1 Your Name Professor’s Name ENGL 2113-X Date W1 Assignment Thesis: In one sentence (one main clause) take a stand on the essay prompt. Topic Sentence/Reason One: In one sentence, provide the first reason you will use to support your thesis in the essay. Topic Sentence/Reason Two: In one sentence, provide the second reason you will use to support your thesis in the essay. (Be sure to include the headings Thesis, Topic Sentence One, and Topic Sentence Two in your document.)