Constructing a 5-Paragraph

Persuasive Essay

Constructing a 5-Paragraph

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Step 1Step 1Using the notes you made in class last time and the books available in class build an outline/idea map for your essay

Your essay will answer the question, “What was the most important event/battle/campaign of WWII?”

Using the notes you made in class last time and the books available in class build an outline/idea map for your essay

Your essay will answer the question, “What was the most important event/battle/campaign of WWII?”

TOPITOPICC

Reason Reason 22

Reason Reason 33

Reason Reason 11

Facts & Facts & BackgrouBackgrou

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SampleSample

Step 2Step 2Refine and complete research of your topic and arguments

Find facts to back up each of your arguments

NOTE: Be sure to note which book [or video or lecture] each piece of information comes from - we will be citing all information later!

Refine and complete research of your topic and arguments

Find facts to back up each of your arguments

NOTE: Be sure to note which book [or video or lecture] each piece of information comes from - we will be citing all information later!

Step 3 - The Thesis Statement

Step 3 - The Thesis Statement

The thesis statement declares what you are going to ‘prove’ in your essay.

The thesis statement declares what you are going to ‘prove’ in your essay.

SampleSample

“The Battle of the Bulge was the most important battle of WWII as it both ensured and sped up Germany’s eventual defeat.”

“The Battle of the Bulge was the most important battle of WWII as it both ensured and sped up Germany’s eventual defeat.”

FormulaFormula

A specific subject (your event) + a specific condition, feeling or stand = an effective thesis statement

e.g. “The Battle of the Bulge was the most important battle of WWII as it both ensured and sped up Germany’s eventual defeat.”

A specific subject (your event) + a specific condition, feeling or stand = an effective thesis statement

e.g. “The Battle of the Bulge was the most important battle of WWII as it both ensured and sped up Germany’s eventual defeat.”

SUBJECT

SPECIFIC FEELING

Adapted from Writer’s Inc.

Write your thesis statement!

Write your thesis statement!

Take a few minutes now to construct your thesis statement.

Even though others are doing the same subject, your thesis should be unique

Take a few minutes now to construct your thesis statement.

Even though others are doing the same subject, your thesis should be unique

Thesis StatementThesis Statement

It should be only 1 or 2 sentences

Have at least two classmates proofread your thesis.

It should be only 1 or 2 sentences

Have at least two classmates proofread your thesis.

Peer ProofreadPeer Proofread

exchange your thesis statement with a classmate

proofread the thesis based on the following checklist...

exchange your thesis statement with a classmate

proofread the thesis based on the following checklist...

Thesis ChecklistThesis Checklistidentifies a specific, limited subject...

focuses on a particular feeling or feature of the subject

is stated in a clear, direct sentence (or sentences)...

can be supported with convincing facts and details..

meets the requirements of the assignment

identifies a specific, limited subject...

focuses on a particular feeling or feature of the subject

is stated in a clear, direct sentence (or sentences)...

can be supported with convincing facts and details..

meets the requirements of the assignment

Adapted from Writer’s Inc.

Final Thesis Statement

Final Thesis Statement

Once you have your thesis statement back from your peer proofreader, make any necessary changes to refine it.

Now... we’re ready to write an introduction...

Once you have your thesis statement back from your peer proofreader, make any necessary changes to refine it.

Now... we’re ready to write an introduction...

Step 4 - The IntroductionStep 4 - The Introduction

1. Topic sentence

2. Thesis statement

3. Preview of arguments

4.Background & context

1. Topic sentence

2. Thesis statement

3. Preview of arguments

4.Background & context

IntroductionIntroductionWrite your introduction paragraph

When you finish writing your introduction, have at least two classmates read it and make suggestions or corrections in a different colour pen

Be sure the proofreader puts their name on the page!

Write your introduction paragraph

When you finish writing your introduction, have at least two classmates read it and make suggestions or corrections in a different colour pen

Be sure the proofreader puts their name on the page!

Checklist for IntroductionChecklist for Introduction

Clearly indicates the subject

Shares some thought-provoking or interesting detail(s) about the subject

Previews the three main points of the essay

Has a clear thesis statement

Provides some background information about the subject

Clearly indicates the subject

Shares some thought-provoking or interesting detail(s) about the subject

Previews the three main points of the essay

Has a clear thesis statement

Provides some background information about the subject

Re-write your introduction

Re-write your introduction

Using the feedback from your classmates...

make any necessary changes to fix your introduction

Using the feedback from your classmates...

make any necessary changes to fix your introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Step 5 - The main body

Step 5 - The main body

3 paragraphs

1 for each of your arguments

3 paragraphs

1 for each of your arguments

Sources [some guidelines]

Sources [some guidelines]

wikipedia is NOT allowed as source [although it can be a starting point]

All sources must have an author

Online sources must be from a reliable website - no blogs.

wikipedia is NOT allowed as source [although it can be a starting point]

All sources must have an author

Online sources must be from a reliable website - no blogs.

Main Body ParagraphsMain Body Paragraphs

1. Topic sentence

2.One argument per paragraph!

3.Use facts to justify your position [include citations]

4. Transitions

1. Topic sentence

2.One argument per paragraph!

3.Use facts to justify your position [include citations]

4. Transitions

A Main Body ParagraphA Main Body Paragraph

Step 6 - The Conclusion

Step 6 - The Conclusion

“See? I told you so!”

Refer back to thesis statement

Summarize main points

“See? I told you so!”

Refer back to thesis statement

Summarize main points

ConclusionConclusion

Works Cited ListWorks Cited List

•Minimum of three [3] sources•Properly formatted on a separate page

Final StepsFinal Steps

Peer proofread (at least one)

Adult/teacher proofread (at least one)

Final product - all drafts handed in, stapled together & final essay typed double-spaced and submitted via turnitin.com

Peer proofread (at least one)

Adult/teacher proofread (at least one)

Final product - all drafts handed in, stapled together & final essay typed double-spaced and submitted via turnitin.com

turnitin.comturnitin.com

using turnitin.com

using turnitin.com

create an account if you don’t have one already

joining the class

uploading your assignment

create an account if you don’t have one already

joining the class

uploading your assignment

CHECKLISTCHECKLIST1. To be turned in as hard copy:

1. Idea map/outline

2. All drafts, proofs and revisions of thesis statement

3. Proofread draft introduction

4. Rough draft of essay with proofreading notes from 2 proofreaders (at least one adult or senior)

2. To be turned in on turnitin.com

1. Final essay in MLA format.

1. To be turned in as hard copy:

1. Idea map/outline

2. All drafts, proofs and revisions of thesis statement

3. Proofread draft introduction

4. Rough draft of essay with proofreading notes from 2 proofreaders (at least one adult or senior)

2. To be turned in on turnitin.com

1. Final essay in MLA format.