*IS NOT AN ESSAY*

Writing Prompt: Read the letter to the editor “I, Too, Have a Dream.” How does the writer use structure and language to persuade her readers and support her feelings about immigration?

Thesis Statement: Type your thesis statement from the last lesson here.

Part 1 – Organizing Your Ideas

Directions: Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph. (One body paragraph should focus on the author’s use of structure and one body paragraph should focus on the author’s use of language.) Use a mixture of paraphrased examples and direct quotations for your evidence. Write your examples and explanations in complete sentences.

Body Paragraph 1

Topic Sentence:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Body Paragraph 2

Topic Sentence:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Example from text to support topic sentence:

Explanation of how the example serves purpose: