What's the Assignment?
What is the format? 1)Problem solution 2)Cause and Effect 3) Chronological Order 4) Opinion
Problem Solution
What does the Topic Sentence of EACH paragraph do?
States the main idea of THAT paragraph.
What is the name and purpose of paragraph 1?
Introduction: introduces the topic and main idea
What SIZE font is used?
12 point
How many words should the final copy be?
1,500-1,800
What does the Conclusion Sentence of EACH do?
Restates and wraps up the main idea of THAT paragraph.
What should paragraph 2 be?
Definitions the reader needs to understand the essay
What TYPE of font is used?
Times New Roman or Calibri
How much of the essay should focus on the problem?
About 1/2
What do the supporting sentences do?
Unpack and support the main idea. Give important details, facts, or examples about the topic sentence.
What should paragraph 3 be about?
History leading up to the problem.
What do you call the page that includes your sources?
Works Cited. This essay requires 4 sources from the Blinnlibrary. You may see additional sources.
When is your rough draft due?
When is the final copy due?
This Sunday, Nov 29th at 11:59PM
Next Sunday, Dec 6th at 11:59PM
What is a thesis statement?
The controlling statement of the ENTIRE essay.
What should the last 1/2 of the essay be about?
Your solution to the problem SUPPORTED by facts found in research.
Where is your title and how do you set it apart?
Centered, no bold, no underline, capitalize all important words
How many points is the final copy worth?
250 points or 2 1/2 letter grades overall
In what 2 places should the thesis statement be?
It should be the last sentence of the introductory paragraph AND should be restated/reworded in the conclusion.
What is the last paragraph called and what's its purpose?
Conclusion. It drives your point home and remind the reader of the main idea.
Where is the Heading located and what does it include?
Left side of the page: your name, professor's name, class/course, date