1. We've got ourselves a thesis
2. We've got ourselves a few supporting quotes and citations.
Now let's put them together into a mini essay.
This is how you do it.
1. Write an introduction. The introduction will:
a. Grab the reader's attention.
b. Tell the reader what your thesis is.
2. Write 2 body paragraphs supported by your evidence. A body paragraph will:
a. Quote the evidence
b. Cite the evidence.
c. Show why the evidence supports your thesis.
3. Write a concluding paragraph. This paragraph will sum up the information and reiterate the thesis statement.
Let me give you an example of how one of these mini-essays might look:
Hey. did you just fart? I can't believe you! Don't you know that farting will hasten the ice age?
It's true! According to a study performed at Stanford University, places with high incidence of farting are prone to be colder than places scoring low on the fart index. Don't you see? The more you fart, the colder it will get.
If you don't believe me, go to www.putacorkinit.com. It tracks the fart index of every capital city in the United States. Minneapolia, Minnesota and Pierre, North Dakota - the two coldest capital cities in America - also score highest on the fart index. Isn't the correlation obvious?
So remember, before you let one rip, consider the damage you will do.
Email me your mini essay by the end of the class.
