Thesis--pretty much the most important part--if it doesn't make sense to you, it won't to me either. Understand what it is you are proving before you try to prove anything!
Reason
Evidence/explain
Evidence/explain
E*vidence/explain
Summarize
Quick Write #1: How does the author make his points clear, convincing, and engaging in the beginning of the text (how does he make it interesting, clear, and believable)? Think about:
- The way the first events of the text are laid out---What are they?
- The repetition of words, phrases or events--do you see any patterns?
- Diction (author’s word choice)--any words/phrases that get your attention?
PLEASE DON'T TRY TO "MAKE IT UP AS YOU GO": Brainstorm or write down some ideas you will be writing about--look at your questions for help!
We are going to get some ideas down before you start!
I have provided what I call a "skeleton" for you to fill in or follow and modify if you need an extra support:
In the first few pages of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told by Alex Haley, the author makes his points clear, convincing, and engaging by___________________________________. This is important because it _______________________________________________________.
The author begins the text with the description of _________________________________. On page _________ he gives us the following information about his life stating, _______________. This makes the text engaging because_____________________.
Another example of how his message is clear is by repeating information about _____________ When the author states, __________ on page ______, this makes the text engaging to the reader because_________________________.
The author uses the first few pages of the book to get the reader interested and make his points clear by _____________________________.
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