EH 124 Spring 2011: Week Eleven Class One

Thesis Paragraph: (1)

• Begin with your MAJOR CLAIM. The major claim is followed by general evidence to support that claim. In this case, you will be talking about how an understanding of the issue would help a reader better understand the essay in question. [This must happen!]
  

Body Paragraphs: (5)

1. Begin with a sub-claim in support of your major claim.
2. Provide evidence to support your sub-claim. This will come from one of your three sources.
3. Provide an explicit warrant connecting the evidence to your sub-claim. [THE EXPLANATION NEEDS TO END BY TIEING THE PARARGAPH BACK TO YOUR THESIS STATEMENT.]
4. Transition into the next paragraph

Conclusion, Summary: (1)

1. Restate your MAJOR CLAIMS and your comments on how an understanding of the issue will help a reader better understand the essay in question.