1. A. Background Information
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A. Background Information
Time
Place/Setting
Describe the historical context
Leads directly into the Thesis Statement
Usually 2-3 sentences in a paragraph assignment
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B. Thesis
Directly responds to the prompt
Contains the 3 pieces of evidence or categories which answer the prompt
Avoid phrases such as “many reasons,” or “several reasons”
Underline the thesis on your paper
Individually # each piece of evidence
Is a transition needed before the body starts?
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C. Body
example #1 describe the evidence and support with concrete examples Is a transition needed?
example #2 describe the evidence and support with concrete examples Is a transition needed?
Example #3 describe the evidence and support with concrete examples is a transition needed?
Remember this is the backbone of your argument. Don’t use an example if you don’t have the evidence to back it up.
Should be approximately 6 sentences.
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D. Conclusion
Briefly restate your main argument
Add an additional statement which connects to a prior or future historical event
1-2 sentences
Circle words that need a spell check
Any words that are repeated?
Examine the verbs, can you find another more descriptive or powerful word to help your argument?
Remember – avoid first or second person
Slang terms, vague or general statements
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