Reparations
Why might the United States owe reparations to African Americans?
for slavery
What is a thesis statement?
what you believe and what you intend to prove
What is the subject of the first paragraph in text 1?
Ex-slaves have asked for money to compensate for labor
Where in your essay would your topic sentence go?
The first sentence in the introduction paragraph
Who is the author of text 1?
Mary Frances Berry
Define reparations:
the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.
Which part of the thesis state is this: Although Iron Man sacrificed his life for the good of humanity,
Opposing side
Where does Barry suggest money for reparations should come from?
racist institutions
How many paragraphs do you need for your IA essay?
4-5
What is the title of text 1?
We Need a ‘Reparations Superfund’
According to the video, what reparations have already happened in the US?
Japanese Americans were compensated for being placed in concentration camps during WWII
Which part of the thesis statement is this: Captain America is still considered the best Avenger because
Claim/Opinion
What is Barry arguing about reparations in paragraph 4?
Money could support health and education of slave descendants
Your essay must include ________ to support your claim.
Evidence
Does text 1 support the idea of reparations?
Yes
List at least 2 American social institutions or systems that have roots in slavery.
Education, housing or incarceration
Which part of the thesis statement is this: he has a good moral compass
Reason
Does Barry think reparations are owed to African Americans?
Yes
Which paragraph is the most important paragraph of an essay?
The introduction
According to the video, why should African Americans be compensated for slavery now since it was such a long time ago?
The US economy was built on the backs of slaves and all our social institutions continue to enforce rigid economic inequalities against blacks.
What are the 3 important parts of a thesis statement?
1. opposing side
2. claim
3. reasons
List at least 2 things that Barry is suggesting that reparations could help pay for.
housing, health, education, employment, entrepreneurship
What is the question you are answering for your synthesis essay?
Are reparations due to African Americans.