FRESHMAN COMPOSITION, RHETORIC, GRAMMAR II

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INTRO. TO LITERARY RESEARCH & WRITING

INSTRUCTOR: James Maxfield

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English 1010 James Maxfield, Instructor

Suggestion: Use Ex. 18, 19, 20 & 21 to develop Essay #5, your Cause and Effect essay.

Sample Topic: Requiring one year of Latin in high school

Discussion Question: Should a one-year course in Latin be required in either 8th or 9th grade as a high school pre-requisite?

Essay Strategy: Use Cause and Effect as the primary rhetorical mode.

Working Thesis: Requiring a minimum of one year of Latin language instruction between the 8 and 10 grades will increase English competency scores, enhance other foreign language learning skills, and better prepare students for either pursuing college or other challenging technical programs.

Working Title Ideas: Latin Isn’t for Losers; Succeed in Latin—Succeed in Life; Study some Latin, Stupid!

Essay Arrangement Options

Essay Parts

Basic 3-Part Essay

4-part Essay

5-Part Essay

6-Part Essay

Part 1: Introduction

& Thesis

Introduction & Thesis

 Introduction & Thesis Introduction & Thesis Introduction & Thesis

Part 2: Statement of

Fact

   State the nature of the issue or problem—why it is important. State the nature of the issue or problem—why it is important. State the nature of the issue or problem—why it is important.
Part 3: Essay Body

Confirmation—Support & Evidence

 Include 3 to 5 topic sentences of your major points to develop Include 3 to 5 topic sentences of your major points to develop Include 3 to 5 topic sentences of your major points to develop Include 3 to 5 topic sentences of your major points to develop

Part 4: Refutation

(Provide opposing viewpoints)

     Present 1 or 2 of the possible counter arguments to your proposal and REFUTE them. Present 1 or 2 of the possible counter arguments to your proposal and REFUTE them.

Part 5: Emotional Appeal to Audience

       If your argument is strong, you may make a direct emotional appeal to the reader, such as a call to take action.

Part 6: Conclusion—Restatement of thesis, Summary, final words

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