Taking a gap year before college would be beneficial to many students and increase retention and graduation rates

develop a 1250+ -word essay. • Students will respond to an assigned topic using the classical argument model or the problemsolution strategy. • Students will include limited outside sources and use the MLA method of in-text citations and works cited. ASSIGNMENT write a 1250-word argumentative essay. Use the following classical argument strategy of development and organization or a problem/solution strategy: Introduction with thesis/claim Introduction with thesis/claim Background of issue/topic Background of issue/topic (the problem) Supporting points (3-5) Identify 3-5 aspects and offer solutions Alternative points of view (refutation) Alternative points of view Conclusion Conclusion You must include at least three outside sources using proper MLA format for in-text citations and for the works cited entry. You may not use more than five outside sources in your essay.