Friday, November 22, 2019

Essay Help

Here is a template to type your essay:  Malcolm X Essay Template (MLA heading)

Ways of getting started (opening statement):
1. Give a definition of the central idea you are using
2. Give a profound quote from Malcolm X that relates to your central idea
3. Give a general statement that introduces the topic
4. Ask your audience an intriguing question
5. Set the stage: give information about the time/place of events/person/main idea 
  • After this I will do a sample outline for you on the board (on page 2 of your essay packet I have provided a blank outline for you)
  • We will also review different ways to use signal words (worksheet to save in your binder)
  • After you finish your planning sheet and show it to me and begin typing
Make sure you:
*Use topic sentences
*Use transition words
*Use correct MLA in-text citations (see your notes on author/page # method)
*Use a minimum of 2 unit vocabulary words
*Are clearly explaining how your examples support the central idea





Adding on your first body paragraph:


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