Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Priceless Pointers

UPDATE
Here is the essay prompt for those who need it:
Explain why John Adams made the decision to defend the soldiers. Did he make the right decision?

Use quotes from the novel to support your argument.



Dear English Answer Man:


Do you have any golden nuggets of wisdom to offer for those of us writing essays on The Fifth of March?

Of course. See the pricelss pointers below.

  • Introduction:
    • TAG sentence and a BRIEF summary of the situation in the story.
    • Thesis statement. (Example: Given the circumstances, Adams made a good choice in defending the soldiers.

  • Body Paragraph #1:
    • Discuss why Adams chose to defend the soldiers. Include key quotations and commentary.

  • Body Paragraph #2:
    • Your first reason for why he made a good/bad decision
    • (include key quotations and commentary).

  • Body Paragraph #3
    • Your SECOND reason for why he made a good/bad decision

  • Body Paragraph #4
    • Your THIRD reason for why he made a good/bad decision

  • Conclusion
    • Remind the reader of why Adams made the choice to defend the soldiers.
    • Briefly review your reasons for why he made a good/bad choice.
    • DO NOT PRESENT ANY NEW INFORMATION IN YOUR CONCLUSION!