You are expected to develop an argument related to a theme addressed in Rereadin

You are expected to develop an argument related to a theme
addressed in Rereading America. Your theme options are: “Equal Protection: The Myth of
Justice” OR “Learning Power: The Myth of Education and Empowerment”. Select three works
from the chapter of your choice to support your argument, which must consist of the following:
1. Title – short, creative phrase that reflects the central idea of your argument
2. Introduction – 5 to 10 sentences
➢ Hook – a brief, creative thought that grasps the audience’s attention (for example,
one quote, startling fact or statistic, rhetorical question, or anecdote)
➢ Brief description of the issue – a problem that concerns you
➢ Background information, or context, that your audience needs in order to
understand your perspective
➢ Claim – a well-worded, single-sentence with a debatable, complex idea that
reflects the main point of your essay
3. Body – a series of paragraphs, 5 to 10 sentences each, containing the following:
➢ Topic sentence with a sub-argument that supports your claim
➢ An explanation or example that backs up your sub-argument (This explanation or
example should be based on your own reasoning.)
➢ A source citation (from one of the Rereading America texts) that supports your
sub-argument
➢ An examination of the citation (Show the connection between an author’s views
and your argument. If there is a disconnect, you could address it, and offer a
rebuttal. Either way, a firm examination will strengthen your argument.) Note: Be
sure to cite all three sources in your body. It is up to you to determine where.
➢ A concluding sentence that reinforces the topic sentence and reiterates key points.
4. Conclusion – 5 to 10 sentences
➢ Creative topic sentence that reinforces your claim (Avoid “In conclusion”.)
➢ Series of sentences that reiterate the sub-arguments presented in your body
➢ Creative concluding sentence (Aim to leave a lasting impression on your
audience.)You are expected to develop an argument related to a theme
addressed in Rereading America. Your theme options are: “Equal Protection: The Myth of
Justice” OR “Learning Power: The Myth of Education and Empowerment”. Select three works
from the chapter of your choice to support your argument, which must consist of the following:
1. Title – short, creative phrase that reflects the central idea of your argument
2. Introduction – 5 to 10 sentences
➢ Hook – a brief, creative thought that grasps the audience’s attention (for example,
one quote, startling fact or statistic, rhetorical question, or anecdote)
➢ Brief description of the issue – a problem that concerns you
➢ Background information, or context, that your audience needs in order to
understand your perspective
➢ Claim – a well-worded, single-sentence with a debatable, complex idea that
reflects the main point of your essay
3. Body – a series of paragraphs, 5 to 10 sentences each, containing the following:
➢ Topic sentence with a sub-argument that supports your claim
➢ An explanation or example that backs up your sub-argument (This explanation or
example should be based on your own reasoning.)
➢ A source citation (from one of the Rereading America texts) that supports your
sub-argument
➢ An examination of the citation (Show the connection between an author’s views
and your argument. If there is a disconnect, you could address it, and offer a
rebuttal. Either way, a firm examination will strengthen your argument.) Note: Be
sure to cite all three sources in your body. It is up to you to determine where.
➢ A concluding sentence that reinforces the topic sentence and reiterates key points.
4. Conclusion – 5 to 10 sentences
➢ Creative topic sentence that reinforces your claim (Avoid “In conclusion”.)
➢ Series of sentences that reiterate the sub-arguments presented in your body
➢ Creative concluding sentence (Aim to leave a lasting impression on your
audience.)