Essay Draft Homework Assignment
1. Complete Essay Focus Plan Outline prior to developing draft.
Essay Focus Plan
I. Topic (Subject)
II. Central Idea (Purpose of essay)
III. Three Supportive Points
1.
2.
3.
IV. Thesis Statement (Include topic, point of view, three supportive points)
V. Topic Sentences (Body Paragraphs)
1. (Express first point in a complete sentence)
2. (Express second point in a complete sentence.)
3. (Express third point in a complete sentences.)
V. Briefly list at least 2-3 probable examples of evidence you will use to support each body paragraph point.
A. Point 1: a.
b.
c.
B. Point 2: a.
b.
c.
C. Point 3: a.
b.
c.
VI. Cite one quote per body paragraph from a reliable source to substantiate the credibility of your point. (At least one quote must be from article selection. Do not include quote in essay draft. However, be aware where quote maybe inserted within each paragraph. Remember to identify reference sources.
Please bring MLA formatted printed or handwritten outline and essay draft to class on , if handwritten, single-space heading and double-space (meaning write on every other line) for text of your essay.
An overview of prewriting guidelines discussed in class yesterday will be posted later this evening.
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