1. The 8.2 Structure What is an 8.2 ? What is an 8.2 ? An 8-sentence paragraph that provides a structure that allows the writer to prove a stated assertion, or position, with textual evidence. An 8-sentence paragraph that provides a structure that allows the writer to prove a stated assertion, or position, with textual evidence. It’s 8 sentences, with 2 of them being evidence statements. It’s 8 sentences, with 2 of them being evidence statements.

2. The 8.2 Structure 1. Assertion/Thesis - topic, position, and reason(s) 2. Context and Evidence – embedded or noted 3. Commentary – How was your evidence used? 4. Commentary – Why is it effective (to prove your assertion) 5. Transition, Context, and Evidence – This should be different from #2 – but still should support your assertion/thesis 6. Commentary – How does your evidence prove your assertion? 7. Commentary – Why is it effective in proving assertion? 8. Concluding Statement – Wrap up thoughts, reword assertion/thesis

3. Sentence 1: The ASSERTION ASSERTION/THESIS – Answer the question directly, providing your topic, position, and your REASONS for your position. The rest of the paragraph will prove how these reasons support this position. Question: How does Harper Lee convey the theme of racism in To Kill a Mockingbird. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee conveys the theme of racism through characterization and conflict. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee conveys the theme of racism through characterization and conflict.

4. Sentence 1: The ASSERTION ASSERTION/THESIS – Answer the question directly, providing your topic, position, and your REASONS for your position. The rest of the paragraph will prove how these reasons support this position. Question: What perception does the narrator have on imperialism in “The White Man’s Burden”? In “The White Man’s Burden,” the narrator provides a negative perception of imperialism as established through strong diction. In “The White Man’s Burden,” the narrator provides a negative perception of imperialism as established through strong diction.

5. Sentence 1: The ASSERTION ASSERTION/THESIS – Answer the question directly, providing your topic, position, and your REASONS for your position. The rest of the paragraph will prove how these reasons support this position. Question: How does the author of “The Stereotype Myth” promote his argument that people fall victims to socialization? The author of “The Stereotype Myth argues that people are victims of socialization through his use of a sarcastic tone and a historical allusions. The author of “The Stereotype Myth argues that people are victims of socialization through his use of a sarcastic tone and a historical allusions.

6. Sentence 1: The ASSERTION ASSERTION/THESIS – Answer the question directly, providing your topic, position, and your REASONS for your position. The rest of the paragraph will prove how these reasons support this position. Question: How does figurative language enhance the message of “The Road not Taken”? The use of metaphors in “The Road not Taken” allows the author to effective promote his message of duty. The use of metaphors in “The Road not Taken” allows the author to effective promote his message of duty.

7. EVIDENCE – Provide evidence of your how your reasons support your position. This is how you know you’re right. EVIDENCE – Provide evidence of your how your reasons support your position. This is how you know you’re right. Ex. Metaphors promote a sense of duty in __________ when the narrator _______________. Ex. Metaphors promote a sense of duty in __________ when the narrator _______________. Ex. Racism is first noted when the narrator describes Jim as _____________. Ex. Racism is first noted when the narrator describes Jim as _____________. Ex. A sarcastic tone is established in _________ when _____________________. Ex. A sarcastic tone is established in _________ when _____________________. Sentence 2 and 5: EVIDENCE

8. Sentences 3 & 4 and 6&7: COMMENTARY COMMENTARY – Explain how the QUOTES/DETAILS you selected support your Position your thesis. How is the evidence connected to your position? COMMENTARY – Explain how the QUOTES/DETAILS you selected support your Position your thesis. How is the evidence connected to your position? This is the hardest part because it is your original thought. It’s also the most important part because this is where you convince me to see your point. This is the hardest part because it is your original thought. It’s also the most important part because this is where you convince me to see your point. Example Commentary: This example depicts Jim as a weak and inferior character in his society. Through this description, the reader is able to see how characterization is used to promote the theme of racism Example Commentary: This example depicts Jim as a weak and inferior character in his society. Through this description, the reader is able to see how characterization is used to promote the theme of racism