MAJOR ESSAYWriting Assignment #2

Major Essay

• You will be given ONE source• It will be a quote.• You will then analyze the quote and then

give your opinion on what the quote is saying

• It will be a persuasive essay (argumentative): You are trying to convince the reader that your opinion on the quote is sound and legitimate.

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 1: IntroductionAnalyze what the quote is saying and state your thesis.

PARAGRAPH 2: Body ParagraphReason #1 that supports your thesis.

PARAGRAPH 3: Body ParagraphReason #2 that supports your thesis.

PARAGRAPH 4: Body ParagraphReason #3 that supports your thesis.

PARAGRAPH 5: ConclusionSummarize your thesis and supports.

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 1: IntroductionAnalyze what the quote is saying and state your thesis.

1.Reword the source2.Develop the main ideology (nationalism or

internationalism) in the source3.Explore the other ideology to show

contrast or depth4.Thesis

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 1: IntroductionAnalyze what the quote is saying and state your thesis.

1. REWORD THE SOURCE• What is the author saying? Explain.• Use the features of the quote to determine if

the author is pro or anti nationalism/internationalism

• State the purpose of your essay

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 1: IntroductionAnalyze what the quote is saying and state your thesis.

2. DEVELOP THE MAIN IDEOLOGY (Nationalism/Internationalism) in the source.

• Define it• Explain the ideology based on the source• Explore why someone would be pro or anti the

ideology.

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 1: IntroductionAnalyze what the quote is saying and state your thesis.

3. EXPLORE THE OTHER IDEOLOGY (Nationalism/Internationalism) to show contrast/depth.

• Define it• Explain the ideology based on the source• Why someone would be pro/anti it.• Transition to other relevant ideologies.

(Patriotism, Ethno-centrism, Ultranationalism, Isolationism…etc).

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 1: IntroductionAnalyze what the quote is saying and state your thesis.

4. THESIS • After exploring these ideologies, it is clear that

the perspective of (pro/anti)(nationalism/internationalism) as reflected in the source, should be embraced (minimally/moderately/fully).

• This is what you will prove/argue in your essay. DEFEND IT.

• See writing guide for wording.

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 2,3,4: Body ParagraphsReasons 2,3, and 4 that support your thesis.

1. ARGUMENT• Link to the source and thesis• 1-3 Sentences• Be general

2. LEAD IN• Bridge between argument and evidence• Talk about history, definition, background• 2-3 sentences

Major Essay

PARAGRAPH 2,3,4: Body ParagraphsReasons 2,3, and 4 that support your thesis.

3. EVIDENCE• Facts, examples, case studies that back up

your argument.4. EXPLANATION

• Explain how your evidence supports your argument and links to the thesis.

5. CONCLUSION• Summarize your argument, examples, and

overall response to the essay question

Major Essay

• Restate your thesis.

PARAGRAPH 5: ConclusionSummarize your thesis and supports.

Major EssayIf the quote is about NATIONALISM and you…

BODY PARAGRAPHS

FULLY EMBRACE NATIONALISM

MODERATELY EMBRACE NATIONALISM

MINIMALLY EMBRACE NATIONALISM

• 2 body paragraphs showing positives of nationalism

• 1 body paragraph to show negatives of internationalism

• 1 body paragraph showing positives of nationalism

• 1 body paragraph about the negatives of nationalism

• 1 body paragraph about the positives of internationalism

• 2 body paragraphs showing negatives of nationalism

• 1 body paragraph to show positives of internationalism