Choose a nonfiction selection from the Serving section of The Civically Engaged Reader. Write an argument analysis paper that clearly communicates the main idea or message of the text, and includes a thorough analysis of specific textual evidence that explains how each quote you chose supports the main idea.
Write a thesis statement that clearly and coherently summarizes the main idea, and collect specific quotes from the text that support your thesis statement. In addition to identifying the main idea and supporting evidence, your paper should also include the following:dentify the target audience of the text.
Take a position in relation to the author’s position. Do you agree or disagree? why?
Optional: Include some historical or biographical context in your paper.