1. MielCon M- State main idea of paragraph – Sub A proves argument I- Introduce evidence – Where did document come from or what context was it created in E- Explain what evidence is L- Link evidence to main idea – How does your info show that your subtopic proves your argument Con- Conclude main idea of paragraph

2. Essay Choose a topic you are interested in!!!!! Length – Must be around 5 pages – Must have 11 paragraphs – Must have a strong argument and 3 subtopics Each paragraph should be MielCon Must follow due dates

3. Steps Step 1-- Find an issue that interest you Step 2- Explore the issue (research) Step 3- Start asking questions and looking for answers related to your issue (focus research) Step 4 – Develop an assumption (hypothesis, or working thesis) Step 5 – Research this “idea” to find out if it can be turned into a thesis and if adequate sources are available. Must approved before moving on.

4. Steps Step 6- Write argument portion of thesis- – Based on research Step 7- Create subtopics – Based on research Step 8- create Micro-topics- (paragraphs) – Based on research – Must have at least 1 piece of evidence per paragraph Step 9- Create outline – Due April 24-25 – Should show all topics and sources Step 10- write paragraphs (Mielcon)for micro-topics

5. Important Dates Outline – April 24-25 – Need Research done – Need Argument, 3 subtopics, & all 9 micro topics Each piece of evidence under each micro topic Rough Draft- May 5-6 Final Draft – May 12

6. Outline I Thesis- By looking at race, political parties, and majority vote, it is apparent that gerrymandering negatively affects the current political system. II Race – Race in Chicago Smith, Michale; The effects of Race, ….. – Race In Detroit Smith, Johnathan; Race in Detroit,…. – Race in Cleveland Smith, Megan; Cleveland and Politics,….. III Political Parties IV Majority Vote V Conclusion- Restate Thesis

7. Topics Pick a good (see list) What environmental impact does creating or disposing that good create? Think of Natural resources, shipping, packaging, selling, disposing, decomposition, renewability, etc.

8. Topics- Environmental Effects Wooden pencil Ballpoint pen Backpack Hiking boots Down winter jacket 3-ring binder Denim jeans and hoodie Scissors and glue Cheeseburger & fries Pepperoni pizza Football helmet and football Baseball, bat, and mitt Man’s suit, dress shirt, and tie Basketball, backboard, and hoop Rollerblades

9. Topics- Environmental Effects Crayons, coloring book, and stickers Coffee, doughnuts, and cup Scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon Cereal, milk, and OJ Chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream (candles too) Baseball cap and sunglasses Chocolate chip cookies and milk Chef’s salad Thanksgiving dinner (turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans) PB&J and bananas Pancakes, syrup, and sausage Table lamp Bed and sheets Paella (???) Sushi Tuna salad sandwich