For this week's assignment, you will pick an argumentative topic. An argumentative topic should take a strong stance and seek to persuade someone to come to your side. Below is a list of good topics:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/01/learning/lesson-plans/401-prompts-for-argumentative-writing.html

Notice these are in question form -- you should not use the question form for your thesis. You should choose a side or strong stance, based on the question. The question is simply to get you thinking about a topic. Here is a great guide to writing a thesis statement:

https://www.msubillings.edu/asc/resources/writing/pdf/Thesis%20StatementEssay%20MapHandout.pdf

For the assignment: Write your thesis statement in a .doc file, include a map if possible with your three MAIN arguments, and then write 2-3 short paragraphs (about about why you are interested in the topic and why you find it important.