Deconstruction Essay Format I. Introductory Paragraph Question created Captivating Opener Background information Clarification of terminology (2) Sources: claim in Quotes Restate the question
Supporting Paragraphs: (4) Sources: Deconstruct II. Supporting Par: Information Introduce author: credentials State overall argument: a. Mention effectiveness Deconstruct: a. Quote showing flaws (2-3) b. Discuss flaws: multiple Use a transition
Reconstruction: Information III. Reconstruction Paragraph: Mention two strongest sources a. argument b. Success/failures IV. Evaluation: a. 1st person b. (3-4) new strands for the argument to continue (Opinion)