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How to make a Sandwich
Ahem, or essay…
Details & Descriptions
Write detailed instructions of how to make a turkey sandwich. Remember, you need to be as specific as possible; pretend as though you are talking to an alien
Now, try again, and remember to start from the very beginning.
An Essay Sandwich
Teaching someone to make a sandwich is LIKE writing an essay You need a beginning and an end You need specific details and explanations You need structure; without it, everything falls
apart.
We are Learning We are Learning about Essay about Essay Structure!Structure!
Your essay Prompt
Is Edwards’ imagery an effective form of persuasion?
Explain your response using Specific examples from the sermon Stylistic features such as proper diction* and
strong verbs Proper grammar and usage Proper structure
*Consider the essential vocabulary from our learning maps in helping you *Consider the essential vocabulary from our learning maps in helping you choose the proper word choice!choose the proper word choice!
Establish the author’s (your) purpose
To informTo persuadeTo teachTo entertain
You are trying to persuade the reader that the techniques Edwards’ uses is
effective or ineffective.
Establish a Structure
Typical Essay Structure
Thesis
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Conclusion
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3
Details Details
The Thesis Continuum
A great thesis is between plot summary and opinion. Too much of either is BAD!
Zone of Highest Interest“The Sweet Spot”
Outrageous, unsupported thesis
Plot-driven thesis
The perfect balance of insightful textual analysis and personal opinion, a GREAT thesis creates an opportunity to use evidence from the text to arrive at a thoughtful, provocative paper.
The Thesis Continuum
Your essay Prompt
Is Edwards’ imagery an effective form of persuasion?
Explain your response using Specific examples from the sermon Stylistic features such as proper diction* and
strong verbs Proper grammar and usage Proper structure
*Consider the essential vocabulary from our learning maps in helping you *Consider the essential vocabulary from our learning maps in helping you choose the proper word choice!choose the proper word choice!
Thesis answers the EQ
YesYes NoNo
“The Sweet Spot”
Answer to the EQLOGICAL reasons supporting your answer
Yes it is effective because…__________ & _________
No it is not effective because…__________ & ________.
“The Sweet Spot”
Is Edwards’ imagery an effective form of persuasion?
Edwards’ imagery is NOTis an effective form of
persuasion because...
Thesis answers the EQ
YesYes NoNo
Break down the thesis; it all fits together in the sandwich.
(P1) Reason # 1(P2) The imagery is (effective/ineffective) because…
(P3) SPECIFIC Example
(P4) Explanation
(P3) SPECIFIC Example
(P4) Explanation
What kind of examples exist?
A specific imageA specific quoteBackground information Style choicesDictionRhetorical techniques
Writing Handbook Page 7 & 8 BS…So what?
Complete 2 activities
Introductions and conclusions
The Essay Structure cont…
The Introduction
1. Hook your readers into the essay with an quote, question, Or SHORT anecdote. Remember, you want them to want to read! 2. discussing the general theme of your essay and how it appears in the text. Be sure to state the title and author of the text.
3. Create a few sentences that specifically lead toward your thesis.
4. Focus in on the purpose of your paper.
As you write yourIntro, get increasinglyspecific, ending with anarrow, argumentative thesis.
Conclusion
Restatement
1. Start with your thesis statement; RestateDon’t REPEAT. Effective rhetoric is key!!!!!!!
2. Now ask yourself “What is the bigger picture of my paper?”. Take the time to guide your reader back through your essay, showing them how all the parts fit together.
3. Reflect on the consequences of your thesis. Try to arrive at a new, or bigger idea, that really drives your point home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4. Finally, end with a clincher; circle back to your hook. REFER to it, don’t repeat it.