Writing to Show - Persuasive Body Paragraphs

All classes have written thesis statements and are moving on to writing body paragraphs on Monday. We will write the essay on Tuesday. This essay is our last summative grade for this nine weeks! Please be prepared to write in some detail on Monday. This means that for each body paragraph, you will need an actual, specific example of your point.

For example, let's say you're saying that big cities are better because they have a variety of food choices.

I need an actual example of what you mean by "food choices." As in, you need an example with the name of a restaurant, the type of food, etc.

Another example: Rural areas are preferable because it might be easier to start a romance."

Welp, I need an actual example of that happening. If you're going to base it on a movie (or book), I need the name of the movie, the characters, setting, etc.

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS!!! This weekend, it might be a good idea to look through your DVD collection, your DVR, your room, etc. for things you can use as an example to prove your point. Watch that movie again. Eat at that restaurant again. Want to write about MLK? Google about his life. If you need examples, why not go on Netflix or YouTube and watch a documentary about something or someone? If you want to write about food, you could watch a documentary or video about a famous chef. Be prepared to write in detail on Monday!