Monday, March 30, 2015

Structure Idea for the First Essay

Some students may find it helpful to use the following outline/structure as a template or model for the first essay assignment.



intro...
Thesis template: One commonality among the riots was _______________. On the one hand, the riots could be morally justified because ___________. On the other hand, one could argue ___________. One important perspective to consider is _______________________.

Paragraph[s]: One commonality among the riots was ___________. We see this in _____ and ________. [textual evidence: "direct quotation"]

Paragraph: The riots could be morally justified because ____________. [textual evidence: "direct quotation"]

Paragraph: the riots could be seen as immoral or not justified because ______________. [textual evidence: "direct quotation"]

Paragraph: One important perspective to consider is _______ because _____________. [textual evidence: "direct quotation"]

Conclusion: Based on my own life experiences I think/feel ________ because ___________ [provide evidence/reasons]

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