This assignment allows you to practice the structure of a clear paragraph before we begin drafting our first paper.
1) Please review these handouts and videos.
Body Paragraph Handout.docx
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thesis-topic-sentences.pdf
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Body Paragraph Video and Website for ReviewLinks to an external site.
Each body paragraph must contain:
Topic Sentence – (what the paragraph will argue and how it supports the thesis)
Evidence – present textual evidence (in MLA format)
Unpack the Evidence – “what this means” – let the audience know what this evidence is about – clearly
Discussion – How What Why this evidence is important to the claim made in the topic sentence and how it clearly supports the claim made in the thesis
2) Watch video clip and choose one main claim/point the main speaker makes and agree or disagree
Clip from the show The West WingLinks to an external site.
Be sure to clearly indicate the claim
Use an example from the speech (paraphrase is ok)
What/Why/How you agree or disagree
Use outside example (personal if you want) to support your stand
There are no wrong answers – you will be evaluated on how well you present the information – not on your stand or opinion 🙂
Remember: This is just practice and I will make lots of comments on it, so you can use the information as we move forward
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