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Intro Writing

This guide provides insights on crafting a compelling introductory paragraph for an essay arguing that the US Constitution contains undemocratic features. It outlines key elements to include, such as outlining the paper's structure, incorporating a strong thesis statement, and using engaging language that captures the reader's attention. The guide distinguishes between effective and ineffective thesis statements and offers examples to clarify how to present arguments effectively. Through strategic suggestions, it aims to help students articulate their perspectives on the Constitution's complexities.

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Intro Writing

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  1. Intro Writing An intro does… A intro does not… • Outline your paper • Include your thesis and topic sentences • Need to “draw-in” or “hook” the reader. • Cite documents • Have the following words in it: • I, me, my • Essay • Topic

  2. Thesis Writing A thesis does… A thesis does not… • Make a clear argument • Tell the reader what you are PROVING • Come in the intro paragraph • Ask a question • Tell the reader what you THINK • Straddle the fence.

  3. Your task is to write a thesis arguing that the US Constitution has undemocratic features… Write a goodintro… Write a badintro… • State your thesis: • List three examples you will use to prove this (on the DBQ you will get these examples from the documents and background knowledge):

  4. Your task is to write a thesis arguing that the US Constitution has undemocratic features… A goodthesis… A bad thesis… • “The US Constitution has many undemocratic features such as…” • “ Features such as_______, ___________ and________ are examples of the undemocratic features of the US Constitution.” • “Today I am going to prove…” • “I think there are undemocratic features…” • “The Constitution has both democratic and undemocratic features.” • “It was a clear black night, a clear white moon, J. Mad’son the streets…”

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