This document provides guidance on writing a successful 5 paragraph essay. It outlines the key components of the essay structure, including an engaging hook, clear thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs that each analyze a topic from the thesis, and a conclusion that restates the main points. Each body paragraph should include topic sentences that introduce evidence in the form of facts, statistics, quotes and details. Transitions are important to connect each paragraph. The document emphasizes analyzing the prompt, organizing ideas, using precise evidence, and proofreading to ensure a well-structured essay that fully addresses the assigned topic.
The Argumentative Paragraph. This is a summary about important topics to keep in mind when writing an argumentative paragraph. From establishing pros and cons to writing refutation. It includes examples as illustrations.
To accompany a patter blog post. patthomson.net The slides address a common problem which people often have after a period of free writing or that they may find when they are reading a paper. These are strategies for the writer to try out.
1) Explanation of the problem
2) Stating your position
3) Argument supporting your position
4) Rebuttal of expected criticisms
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APUSH_LEQ_Writing_Guide.pptx
use this guide to get a perfect score on your upcoming AP US History exam. Memorize and understand the rubric and rules to ensure that you do your best and get the best grade possible on exam day!
The Argumentative Paragraph. This is a summary about important topics to keep in mind when writing an argumentative paragraph. From establishing pros and cons to writing refutation. It includes examples as illustrations.
To accompany a patter blog post. patthomson.net The slides address a common problem which people often have after a period of free writing or that they may find when they are reading a paper. These are strategies for the writer to try out.
1) Explanation of the problem
2) Stating your position
3) Argument supporting your position
4) Rebuttal of expected criticisms
5) Resolution of the issue
APUSH_LEQ_Writing_Guide.pptx
use this guide to get a perfect score on your upcoming AP US History exam. Memorize and understand the rubric and rules to ensure that you do your best and get the best grade possible on exam day!
Pages: 2
Topic: Vietnam war
Style: Chicago
Sources: 5
Level: College
Subject:
Language: U.S
Instructions
hi
prompts 2 is the best and the easy one out of the 3. " the vietnam war"
thanks.
1302-3001Assignment #4
Student Essay
Background Information
Creating an argument through the use of historical evidence is one of the key skills you should develop in this course.
As this is our second essay, you should feel more comfortable with writinga well-polished essay.Just as with our previous essay, I am giving you multiple prompts to choose from as well as additional information that should help you feel more confident in writing an effective essay.
Directions
Please chose
one
of the following prompts to write a 600+ word essay. Your essay should create an argument to fully answer the question and draw any conclusions that may be substantiated by data. You need to incorporate historical evidence such as people, events, legislation, etc. to support your conclusions. To prepare for this essay, I am including directions on writing an outline. Students need to turn in their outlines with their essay.
This essay is due in the dropbox by 11:55pm Tuesday, July 7
th
.
Writing Prompts
1.American prosperity in the 1950s birthed a new era of consumerism. Evaluate the changing political, social, cultural, and economic landscape within the nation that led to this new “consumer culture.” Be sure to include analysis on groups that did not partake in this prosperity.
2.
Analyze the Vietnam War. Explain how and why the Vietnam War brought turmoil to American society and eventually drove Johnson and the divided Democrats from power in 1968.
3.
Analyze post-WWII civil rights as it applied to two of the following:
African Americans
Homosexuals
Women
Native Americans
Hispanic Americans
Grading
This essay is worth
100
points and will be graded as follows:
-
20
points for a well developed thesis that fully addresses the prompt
-
50
points for content (accurate, thorough, and effective use of evidence to prove thesis)
-
10
points for writing style (Chicago format, grammar, and proof reading)
-
10
points for your works cited and footnotes (your essay must include at least four sources, (you may use your textbook as one of your sources)
-
10
points for your outline (include at the end of the document. It can be typed or hand-written and scanned)
How to write successful essays for History 1302
Different Types of Essays
In your history courses you might write different types of essays.
Most of them involve description of events, discussion of ideas, summarization of information, and analysis or evaluation.
Analysis might involve classifying, comparing and contrasting, explaining causes and effects, exploring a topic's history, or describing a process.
Or, you might be asked to write an essay that explains the effects of something: the effects of a war, of a law, of a social movement.
Sometimes you may need to take a stan.
Writing a Research Paper
The thesis statement is like an outline in miniature. It is a “roadmap” for the rest of the paper.
A typical thesis statement gives brief mention to each of the paper’s main points, and it also states the overall argument the writer wishes to make.
It directly answers the question asked of you.
It makes a claim that others might dispute.
It is usually a single sentence near the end of the first paragraph that presents your argument to the reader.
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose?
Does my thesis pass the "So what?" test?
Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?
Does my thesis pass the "how and why?" test?
Do I an
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1. THE 5 PARAGRAPH
ESSAY:
ROADMAP TO SUCCESS
HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED
BAD DIRECTIONS? HAVE YOU
EVER GIVEN BAD
DIRECTIONS?
If the answer is yes, then you
know how frustrating that
situation can be. Writing an
essay is like giving directions.
There are specific guidelines to
ensure a smooth arrival.
my.ccsd.net/userdocs/documents/20638
62646.ppt
2. Before Writing
1. Read and analyze the question
– What is the question asking?
– What is the question asking you to do?
(Know key words of the prompt)
2. Collect and Sort information
– Brainstorming, categorizing, generalizing
– Create categories for the thesis/body paragraphs
3. Writing the basic 5 paragraph
essay is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4,
5!
• Hook
• Thesis
• Intro
• Body with
transition
5. The Hook
Statement
Remember to explain the information, how it is
important within the statement.
• short narrative (VIVID-one sentence)
• anecdote (emotional appeal)
• startling statistic
• Quotation ****
• historical background lead
Example: The destruction in WWI is exemplified in the
statistic that 80% of the deaths did not result from a
7. How to write
THE DREADED THESIS
time period/date + subject + strong verb + organizational categories
(economic, political, social) (PERSIA)
Time period = date or general time frame
Subject= topic
Strong verb=action. What happened??? Don’t use changed!!!
Example: In the late 1800’s, the Great Plains transformed
economically, politically, and socially.
Remember to use the components:
Fully address the question (prompt) asked
9. The Introduction
• 1st
sentence- HOOK
• 2nd
sentence or at the end of the intro- THESIS
• 3RD
-5th
sentences-3 general topics (political, social and
economic)
NEVER USE SPECIFIC INFO
IN YOUR INTRO
JUST SAY NO!
11. THE BODY
Now it is time to use that thesis!
• 3 paragraphs
• 3 general topics/categories from thesis
ex. (political, social, economic)
• Precise and relevant evidence=REAL FACTS*!
Let’s do the math-
How many facts in a basic 5 paragraph essay?
Answer: HONORS---18 facts (yes, 2 per sentence is the
general rule!)
*FACTS ARE: names, dates, statistics, events, documents,
numbers, quotes, places
13. TRANSITIONS
TWO TYPES:
• words to sequence, compare, place, summarize, prove,
show exception, example.
• conclusion sentence in body paragraphs to flow to
next paragraph.
Example: While women in the 1920’s were breaking all
the rules socially, likewise women made political
gains.
GUESS WHAT?!
YOU NEED BOTH!!!
15. CONCLUSION
The conclusion is the flashing red light that tells the
reader: WE ARE FINISHED!
• restate introductory paragraph
• restate thesis in 1st
sentence
• Restate 2nd
-4th
intro paragraph sentences
• Use a clincher to end or HAMMER THAT THESIS
• no new info, futuristic predictions, opinions, what
you learned!
16. I. Introduction
A. HOOK- Grab the reader’s attention in ONE sentence
B. Thesis (should have three parts in order of the above topics)
C. 3rd
sentence-(one of 3 supporting topics)
D. 4th
sentence-(one of 3 supporting topics)
E. 5TH
sentence-(one of 3 supporting topics)
II. Body (2nd-4th
sentences from introduction)
A. sentence restated from introduction (TOPIC SENTENCE)
B. specific support (3 FACTS)
C. specific support (3 FACTS)
D. specific support (3 FACTS)
E. RESTATE TOPIC SENTENCE-TRANSITION
III. Conclusion-RESTATE THE INTRODUCTION(NO NEW INFO HERE!)
A. 1st
sentence-restate thesis
B. 2nd
-3rd
sentences restate intro
C. clincher or hammer the thesis again!
17. Keener’s list of essay DOs
• DO Read and analyze the question
• DO Collect and Sort information
• DO refer to the SEVEN-STEP ESSAY PROCESS guide and the Nevada
Writing Assessment Holistic Rubric when writing essays!
• DO create a thesis that fully addresses the question (prompt) and provides
organizational categories that will be used in the essay.
• DO show creativity and insight.
• DO use precise and relevant evidence. This may require some extra research.
Precise evidence = real facts such as names, dates, statistics, events, documents,
numbers, quotes, places. Example, write about more than just a topic like
cuneiform. Above average papers (5 or 6) also will include The Epic of
Gilgamesh.
• DO be concerned with organization and structure.
• DO use multiple sentence structure and word choices.
• DO use transitions.
• DO proofread and evaluate your essay for needed changes and make it better.
• DO ask for clarifications if needed.
18. Keener’s top 10 list essay of DO
NOTS
• DO NOT use first person or pronouns (I, you, we, they)
DO NOT NARRATE
• DO NOT use absolutes (always, never)
• NO clichés (that’s the way is goes, money talks)
• DO NOT use “in conclusion, as you can see”
• DO NOT use numeric ordering-1st
, secondly, My third
topic is…”
• DO NOT use the words “things” (situations, events,
issues) or “ a lot” (much, many, often, numerous,
countless DO NOT narrate (analyze, synthesize)
• DO NOT over repeat words (the rule: an outstanding
word may not repeat)
• DO NOT write “my thesis is…” or “the main idea of this
essay is…”
